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 received the transfer I was very happy and I was just very thankful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the that I have enough food now and my house has like furniture.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent transfers on fertilizer and bought some furniture. I am in the process building a house so I am getting bricks made and I managed to buy roofing.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me because this is a blessing. I have never received this huge amount of money at once
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because i have all the energy after resting all night
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is lack of food. I believe this money will change my life because i will buy fertilizer and this gives me hope that i will have more food next year
