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 found the message in the morning when i woke up and i could not believe it that i had recieved this money. I was beyond joyful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now have a good place to sleep. I never thought in my life that i could sleep on a mattress. I was very very happy and greatful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i recieved the money, i went to buy 24 ironsheets, a mattress and 3 blankets. I have a house that i have to maintain every year by looking for grass for the roof. My children and i used to sleep on the ground with out a blanket now i saw it wise to buy the mattress and blanket for my home.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It has meant receiving financial solutions for my household
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not having enough harvest which pushes my family to do piece works in order to afford food
