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?
The moment I received the transfer I was just too happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference right now is that I have built my own house all just because of these transfers received its something I never imagined.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfers on on roofing and frames so that I can start building house.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a huge relief on my end as I believe this money will help me to purchase enough fertilizers for my next growing season since I depend on farming for both food and cash crops.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I can afford yo have a nice meal such as rice and chicken with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I lack money for fertilizers for my garden as I am a farmer and my food and money comes after selling my crops. For me to purchase fertilizers for those crops it is a very difficult thing
