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 so happy that I received it because I didn't have a chance to do what I'm doing. I am able to improve my house and I hope it continues
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have the things that I didn't have in the past. I am living in a beautiful house that I couldn't afford on my own
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Cement, glasses for my house, matress
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means alot receiving this money because I am old and I find it difficult to find food on my own, I struggle alot to go out to the field because I am now old, so the money will help me to buy food and some basic needs
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am usually happy in the morning hours of the day because it's the time I thank God for giving me another breath of life
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I struggle alot to go out farming because I am too old for that, most of the times I depend on well wishers to share me some food
