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 so happy that i was part of this programme. This was something i did not expect. It was a dream come true for real
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Most things have changed in my home. We are able to eat three times a day and my children are able to sleep on a descent place.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I had been struggling on how to get a couple of things in my home. When i got the transfers i saw an opportunity to make sure i bought 2 blankets, 9 bags of maize and i also bought iron sheets and am now moulding bricks so that i build a new house that is big enough for my family.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It has meant development for my household and am very happy for this
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not being able to find enough food especially for my family
