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 beyond belief cause nothing like this has ever happened to me
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I will be able to sleep peacefully knowing that I have a well built house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer on fixing my house cause my house was old and had alot of cracks and termites eating way the roof ,but with this program I was able to purchase ironsheet to fix the house
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means a lot to me. I have a number of problems which will be solved with this money. One of which include buying iron sheets to renovate my house. My house is thatched with grass and I have to change its roof annually.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I find food for me and my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is not having enough money to buy food for my family.
