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?
The moment I saw the txt message that i have received money from Givedirectly I was very happy and grateful at the same time because this is something that has never happened before to me and i will never forget what Givedirectly has done in my life and my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Our everyday lives have changed so much since receiving money from Givedirectly because now are able to eat the way we desire and my children are looking smart with the clothes that i bought for them.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iron sheets, fertilizer, bags of maize and clothes
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so thankful that I am going to receive this money. I have too.many problems and my life is very sad where sometimes I wake up not knowing where to get food to give to my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning, when I wake up
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My main problem is poverty. My house needs fixing but I have no money and sometimes my children go to sleep on an empty stomach.
