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 overwhelmed with the amount of money i got. I could not believe my eyes.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now sleep on mattress something we had never thought of. We sleep comfortably and it is the best feeling
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i got my transfer, I bought bags of maize for my food. I also bought fertilizer to use in my farm in the next farming season and groundnuts seeds so that i plant next season. These are the seeds i was unable to get before due to lack of money. I also bought mattress and blankets for myself and my family as we did not have descent sleeping places
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means that I will be able to build a house for my family. The houses we are living in now is small and thatched with grass. I will also be able to buy utensils, clothes and food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I find enough food for me and my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is not having enough food. I have a farm but the yields are always low compared to what we are supposed to eat year round.
