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 very happy and excited when i recieved the SMS alter. I could not believe it.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My house is looking beautiful and has a strong roof that will make me sleep well during the rainy season.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When irecieved the money, i went to the boma and bought 20 iron sheets and timber to replace my roof. My house had a roof made from grass that required yearly maintenance. Replacing the roof means that now i will nolonger have to worry about chaning the roof. The change that i had i bought a mattress for my family to sleep on as we sleep on sacks amd this is something that we lacked in our home.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to receive these funds I will use this money to buy food and a descent sleeping place for my family and I
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am the happiest when I have food and money in my home
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I usually have problems to find food and money in my home
