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 received the money i was very much excited because the transfer rescue me from financial crisis i was very happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
It was a great change for me that my dream will be realized through the help of Give directly transfer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 3 bundles of zinc 3 boxesof zine nails and 77 pieces of plank assorted nails cartoons.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I am successful for Give Direvtly's cash transfer program, I want to use some of the money to complete my house that which I have been struggling to do over a long period of time.
Even though I'm doing a teaching job as means of earning to sustain my family, the money earned isn't enough to cover the needs of my family as well as complete my building project.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last six months what has brought me joy or happiness is when my wife gives birth safely to a boy child on July 6, 2021, eventhough times are hard, but the birth of my son brought me so much happiness because I was worried about the delivery, for the fact that my wife was always ill during the pregnancy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
There are series of challenges that I am currently facing but the biggest of all is the lack of money.
I have been struggling to complete my building project but due to this challenge, I haven't been able to complete the building.
Food shortage in my home is also another challenge that my family and I are currently facing.
I will appreciate any help from Givedirectly to improve my livelihood.
