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 biggest difference in your daily life.
The big difference in my life is that I have peace of mind because there is hope that I can settle any challenge that has been bothering me. Before I got the cash transfers, life was hard and getting money was not easy yet there were many pressing needs. This could bother me a lot and I could not stop worrying.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I became very happy and I called my friends within the village to confirm if they too received the transfers.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I loaned out all my first transfer expecting it to be brought back with profits.
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access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This Givedirectly transfers will enable me build iron-roofed house. I have suffered for some time now sleeping in grass-thatched. The thatching grass is too secures , costly to get and maintain. This has always affected my family development plans because the roof can leak any time and will need replacement.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moments is in the afternoon. I spent this time chatting with my neighbours better ways of achieving development in families. Iam encourage by this and I feel relaxed.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is my children are sickly. This has kept on depleting the little produce I realise from cropping. Iam forced to sell from my harvest to cater for treatment hence some times I find it hard sustain my family needs.
