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 supper excited when I received my transfer. My happiness has remained the same because I have managed to buy things I never imagined to own in life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I live a happy life now because of the transfer. I am a happy person because of transfer. I will build a house which I have been desiring for so long.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am very grateful because I have managed to buy Iron sheets, matresses and food. Currently, I am moulding bricks and I am planning to build a house.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money I will receive from GD will help me purchase enough food for my household as I did not harvest enough food due to lack of money for fertilizers.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I can afford to have a nice meal such as meat and rice
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
For me to find money for food is a big challenge as I rely on casual labour for money for fertilizers which are even scarce these days due to Covid-19. Because of this I have been finding it hard to purchase fertilizers and apply to maize field resulting in poor yields and hunger consequently
