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 cause I never thought of ever being able to accomplish such on my life
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Moving forward I will have a nice home I don't need to worry about rains anymore
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer on fixing my house I have been staying in an old house and all I did was dream about the day I would finally have the ability to build a new home but with this program those dreams aren't just dreams anymore , I have now started building a house am truly grateful
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means so much to me. With no proper house I will build a better house, buy my children clothes and buy enough food because I really struggle in terms of food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon because I get to chat with neighbors which makes me forget my problems.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was finding out that I am HIV positive in 2017. It really broke my heart and later my marriage ended. I am now raising 4 children alone.
