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 when I received my transfer. I tried calling the office to say thank you but my phone didn't go through. This is a blessing to me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have secured all I desired in my life. I have been sleeping in a grass thatched house and now I will be sleeping under an iron sheet roof. I also have enough food than I had before the transfer. The food will carry me throughout the year and will reach the next harvesting season. I will also be sleeping on a comfortable place.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am so grateful for the program. With my first transfer, I have managed to buy iron sheets. I have been sleeping in a house which is thatched with grass. I also bought beddings such as blankets and mattresses.
I had no food in the house and I bought 10 bags of maize. I also bought 5 bags of maize so that I can improve the flow of my house. I have saved part of my money so that I can be using on my day to day needs.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me. I am looking after 2 children alone after my marriage ended. When I receive the money I will maintain my house and buy a few Household items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because. This is because this is the time I go to sell my vegetables so going to business gives me hope that my children will be able to eat that day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is not being able to take care of my children
I do business, I sell vegetables but business is not doing well at all, it is almost a loss.
