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 excited when i got the transfer because i knew that this is the beginning of new opportunities,to be honest if the money is used properly one can really improve household standard.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference will be owning a good house,that will have ironsheet,cemented floor and proper finishing.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I received the transfer on 06/09/2021,my husband went to collect the transfer the following day,considering that we have just received the transfer recently I have just bought a matress at K65,000,i have the remaining money but i will use it to renovate my house there is a need to buy 10 bags of cement at K8,000,10 ironsheet and pay for labour expenses.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am grateful that I will be receiving money from Givedirectly. This has brought joy to my life. With the money, I will be able to build a bigger house and I will buy some buy of cement so that my house can have a concrete floor.
I will also buy kitchen utensils, furniture and some bags of fertilizer in readiness of the next growing season.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when I have sold pigeon peas. Thus the only way I find money to feed my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My family is polygamous. My husband doesn't consider me anymore, whenever he finds money he supports the other wife while I starve. This makes it very difficult for me to support my family in our daily needs because I don't have a reliable source of income.
