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 very grateful when I received my transfer. I just knew that my life will be better now.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am so grateful because I have managed to start a business of selling fried potatoes. I used to do business in the past but because of some other challenges, I stopped. I am so grateful because I have started doing it again with capital from GD.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy 24 iron sheets, 5 bags of maize and kitchen utensils. I also used part of the money to start a business.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean development at my household, I will be able to buy better beddings , and finalize my house
What is the happiest part of your day?
We are usually happy in the morning when we wake up healthy
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We've struggled with good shelter, and it has been hard to find enough and better food
