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 never expected this, i never imagined that i would be in the position, staying in a well roofed house and buy the things i have now. I pray God gives you long lives
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Its changed my life. How we eat in our household. Where i sleep is not hard anymore
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought malata( roof), matress, maize, blankets now the money left i use it to buy relish and other things
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Firstly I would be the happiest person because then I would find fees for my children. Secondly I would build a house since am renting a place right now. I would also use the money to buy blankets for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My relatives felt sorry that my small business was not working. So they decided to share me some money to top up my business and I was very grateful and happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am a single parent and I do business but I do not make enough profits to feed my children and pay for their fees at the same time. So money is the biggest challange I am facing right now.