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 biggest difference in your daily life.
My heart is filled with joy for I have built a house which is iron roofed. Currently, I'm sleeping in a ramshackle house which leaks when ever it rains that damages all my property. I'm so happy that very soon when construction is finished I will occupy my house ensuring peace of mind and relief from rain worries. I thanks GiveDirectly for changing my life from sleeping in a grass thatched to iron roofed house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment my son who happens to be my trustee informed me about transfer, I was so delighted and happy for having received this money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer to construct a iron roofed house since the one I currently occupy is grass thatched and leaks.
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access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house.
As I speak, life is not easy for me.
I can't sleep peacefully at night especially when it rains because my house leaks.
I believe I will be better if I build a good house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning when I wake up healthy.
I am able to interact with other members of the community.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is poverty.
The house that I sleep in is in a poor state.
It leaks more so at night when it rains. Buying and transporting grass from the source is expensive for me considering the distance involved and also my age.
