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 very happy when the money was sent to me
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed alot because now I can support myself with the business I started which I always wanted
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have started a business and also bought iron sheets
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Yes we have a house but its not strong enough to stand more heavy rains and wind that were experiencing each and every year so i would like to use this money to build a strong house with Cement and burnt bricks plus ironsheet so that the house should last many years.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The news that give directly is coming to help people in my village has brought more joy and happiness in my life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Have poor access to farm inputs like fertilizer and seeds is the biggest challenge iam currently facing, some times my husband has to spend days in tow. Waiting for cheap fertilizer because we can't afford the expensive one.
