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 very happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
my life has changed because buying food and living happily and able to buy what I want is a big difference.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 2 blankets, glasses for my house also cement and food
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will now be able to finish constructing my house which i have up until now been unable to complete due to lack of funds. I will also be able to buy fertilizer for this season's growing season.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam happiest in the morning because I wake up with energy and enthusiasm to go and look for food of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is essentially lack of money. Due to lack of money I cannot support my family the way I want. We face various problems such as food shortage and other basic necessities of life.
