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?
When i recieved the money i was so excited
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now able to buy enough food and i have a sewing machine for my wife
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent it on a sewing machind , food and bricks
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a very great thing to us , we will be able to buy enough maize for our household we couldn't afford this because we lacked money
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiness mainly came from get healed from an asthma attack that I had
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge that we are facing is financial hardship , I wish I have proper materials for my welding , I wish I had a workshop
