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 beyond ecstatic the day i got the funds. I was so happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
At first i struggled to travell to different places as you see our village is kindof far from the main road and i needed a bicycle to ease my journeys
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a Bicycle as it was very difficult how to travel to places matress and clothes for children. I also saved money so that we can use in our household with day to day food for breakfast and relish for lunch or buying soap
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means everything to me. I can already see my future house. I will buy ironsheets and fix the house. I will also buy enough food and clothes for my children. My children have really felt and experiences poverty so I will do my best to make them happy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon because I get to see people and talk with neighbors.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that ha I have faced in my life is Lack of food. No matter how hard I work but I stii harvest very little.
