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 so happy. I could not believe my eyes. I have never in my life held this amount of money this was the first time i ever held it
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life will change alot with the coming of these funds. I will be able to feed my children everday
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With this money i bought iron sheets which i plan to build a house later. I also bought clothes for my children and husband i also bought food to eat in my house. This has been things i have always wanted to do in my home
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so excited to be part of the program. To be honest, my husband and I have never received so much money, this is our first time so I am really grateful.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon just after my lunch. This is because this is the time that I get relax and also forget my problems.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge that I have faced in my life is not being able to afford things that I want. As young as I am, I cannot afford a lot of things such as food, a good house and even clothes.
