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 happy to have received my transfer; I was in awe because to get an unconditional transfer is so rare and I did not think I could ever experience that.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in in my daily life has been the availability of variety of food previously I had no source of money to afford various foods but since I got the transfer I have been able to afford to buy the variety for my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer on building materials such as window frames I am planning on building a better house; the one we live in currently is not in a good condition.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me so much in a lot of ways firstly I plan on building a house cause right now am staying in a small house , I also plan on buying kitchen utensils and food for my household cause hunger is one of the biggest problems I have faced
What is the happiest part of your day?
Being able to find work to support my family has being on Hong that has brought me joy with his am able to atleast buy food at times and for thy am really happy
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main challenge I am facing right now is lack of income due to lack of income am unable to have enough food and a propa house to sleep in but with the transfer I believe that these problems will be over
