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 felt so happy when i received the transfer, i knew that my life will change
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
my life is not different , i am happy that i have a better place to live
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i spent the transfer on buying things that i did not have in my life, i bought mattress so that i can sleep comfortably, i bought enough food, and i used the rest on the money to build a house
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will mean building a new house.
I have four children with my husband and together we live in one roomed house. The house is too small that it can not accommodate all of us for the next two to three years. We tried doing all sort of activities to generate income but nothing seems to workout. Then in October this year, my husband decided to look for new ways in South Africa but due to Covid 19 outbreak, he has not find any job yet. This has left us with no food and basic needs since we used all our savings to sponsor him for his transportation.
Currently the house that we are living in leaks alot and it's in pathetic condition that maybe it will fall come rain season.
I am hoping to build a new house using the transfer and also I will use it to buy ticket for my husband to come back home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last 6 months I was happy that my husband was going to South Africa hoping for a better tomorrow although we have struggled to buy him a ticket.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main challenge that I am currently facing is luck of financing. Vivid 19 pendamic drained my business capital and I am failing to build it back
