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 excited the time i discovered that i had received the money in my account. i was on my way coming from fetching water when i heard the news and this was the best moment of the day.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life has been being able to have proper and enough food than before. I can now afford to have three meals in a day which was not the case before i received the money.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i bought 25 iron sheets which i believe will be enough for me to roof my house. i have been living in a grass thatched roof all these years and this was my chance to use the money wisely. i have also bought mattress and blankets. i will now be able to sleep well than before.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so grateful for this program. I will use the money to buy a cow and some goats so that I can start livestock production. I will also start a business of selling groceries.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am a happy person when I have enough food in my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
It's really hard to make both ends meet. My husband has a small business but what he gets is not enough to support my family.
