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?
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life is different because I have moved up the progress of the
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I already had a house I was building but hadn't finished it yet so I used some of the money to buy cement and lime.i used some of it to buy maize, blankets and some utensils
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a blessing for me because my life now will improve as i will start business. I believe this will provide me with more income to buy food and other necessities for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon because that is the time i have my first meal of the day
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 usually face hunger every year because i do not harvest much.
