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 got my transfer i felt so happy. I could not actually believe my eyes. This is an amount i have never been able have on my own. I was so excited
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
As it is right now food has been the most clear difference in my life. Before the transfer i was not able to eat the way i am eating. I would eat but not as i do today. All thanks to Givedirectly
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Using my first transfer i have bought iron sgeets which i plan to use when i build my new house in the near future. I also bought fertilizer to be used in the next farming season. I also bought some bags of maize to add on the ones i had to use for food in home.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means a lot to me. I will use it to buy some household items like a mattress and utensils. I will also buy food and iron sheets to renovate my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I find food for me and my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is not have a comfortable place to sleep on. I sleep on sack bags. It is also hard to find food for the whole family.
