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 went to check on my phone since I was the last to recieve transfer. I sent my brother to check on my behalf because I was so eager to know. When I saw him from a far smiling I knew there was good news I was so excited, knowing fully well that a lot is about to be achieved!
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was sitting home all these years doing nothing, everything about me and my children was soly relying on my husband, but today, I'm grateful that I can stand on my own as a house wife to botress his effort. The burden over his head has been relieved through the help of Give Directly, I'm extremely greatful for this.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer will be spent on one bundle of zinc, provisions , clothes for myself, and the rest will be used to purchase fresh frozen food for commercial purpose.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"If I get this money I and my husband will build our house because it is one of the important things now to do for my children to come, and I will also invest the remaining in business and that business will provide as a source of income for my family."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"My joy right now begins today, GiveDirectly brought joy to my family just by enrolling me on their program."
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My greatest challenge now is house, I don't have my personal place to be and where I am living is not in a good condition to rely on."
