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?
After working all day on my farmland, tired and exhausted, I came back to hear the most relieving news that Givedirectly cash had reached.
I was overwhelmed, I began to stomp my feet and shake my body a little, I wish I was energised to dance but my body was weak. But I was really really happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am a farmer who work tirelessly on my family farmland. All my life, I've been staying with my extended family, no wife no kids. I was feeding from hand to mouth. I didn't have good clothes or even a mattress to sleep on but now I can start my own business and wouldn't have to go on the farm before I eat. I feel so much joy each day due to these wonderful things Givedirectly has done for me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I want to start my own cattle business, so I can rest a little from farming. I've already started making negotiations for six sheeps. The rest of the money will be spent on mattress, food and clothes.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
"My living condition right now is not too fine,if I'm bless to receive the Give-Directly money transfer I will build my new house and send my little niece to school"
What is the happiest part of your day?
Since my niece mother die,when I see that she in school Im always happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My greatest challenge is that I hardly hard finr food to eat.
