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 thankful and grateful. I did not expect it.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I will be able to build a house. Could have not done it on my own
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought iron sheets, I want to build a house. I have bought mattress and blankets to be sleeping comfortably.I have bought bags of maize for food and kitchen untesils
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We have just recently gotten married and we do not have a proper house of which when we receive this money we intend to build a much better house and also to buy enough food and fertilizers so that we should not be starving for the rest of the year
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I can find some piece work so that I can earn some cash for food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
It is very tough for me to provide for my wife since I am young and I impregnated my wife and I was forced to marry her while I do not have enough resources for that
