We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at the lake washing clothes when I heard jubilation from the village square to which I sent my daughter to inquire what the commotion was all about.
She came with a message that people were happy that they had received their transfers.
I immediately my phone but there was no money so I continued washing.
When I got home my husband asked about our transfer and I told him there was no money to which he tried to verify bu checking Airtel Money balance and surely, the money was in my account. I proceeded to the agent in the village right away but couldn't cash because he had funds not enough for the whole transfer at once.
I cashed the next day and I was my happiest self.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life now is that I have a house which has always been a dream, and now it has come true
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have used all of the money to build a house.
I am waiting on the second transfer to finish the nittt glitties like paint and glasses
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I plan on building a nice house cause that's something I have always wanted cause this old house ha alot cracks and no windows
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am home with my kids having a nice meal and telling them stories
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of income has been a very big challenge for me cause am unable to provide the things I and my family lack
