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?
The moment I saw the message that i have received money from Givedirectly I got very excited and grateful knowing but some of my problems are over such as lack of food for the whole family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has improved since receiving money from Givedirectly, we couldn't sleep in peace, my house had bedbugs and it was very difficult for us to sleep during the night and now i have build a new smart decent house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Cement, mattres, blankets, bags of maize and lime
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will be helpful to me. I have been desiring to have a concrete floor but because of money, I failed to buy cement. I will buy bags of cement when I receive my transfer.
I will also buy food. My harvest this year was not not enough. I also intend to buy kitchen utensils.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am a happy person when I have food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main challenge is food. Our harvest is not enough to support us throughout the year.
