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 thankful and grateful. This means a lot
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I will be able to have a proper house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought 3 bags of maize for food. I have bought mattress to be sleeping comfortably. I am also moulding bricks because i want to build a proper. I have saved saved some for buying woods/timber for roofing and for those to do the work.
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Improving the condition of my house with Ironsheet, and burnt bricks is what receiving this money means to me i would like to make sure my grandchild should have a house left for him
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when i work up i became happy because i know God has blessed me with the gift of life
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The death of my husband who left me alone and i cant manage to work alone is the biggest hardship i have faced in my life i cant foget how harf working he was to make sure there is food at home
