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 happy because I had so many challenges in my house and the money gave us a head start
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was lacking kitchen utensils and blankets were not enough for me and my family so i feel i am better now because i have savings to use when things are not okay
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought maize at K120,000 and used K10,000 to buy pots and plates. Also I bought 2 blankets at K30,000 and I opened an account and kept K180,000 to use for for emergency
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so glad to be receiving this money from GD I will use it to do maintainance of my house and also put iron sheets in my house
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am the happiest when I have food and money in my home
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I mostly struggle to find money to use to buy food and other basic stuff of my home.
