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 could not believe it. Give Directly has done the most wonderful thing. I am very grateful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my house is that i will be able to build a house. I have been empowered financially.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My house is very small, I want to enlarge it. I have bought Iron sheets, nails and timber. I will mould bricks and I will Also pay those to do the building work.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very happy to receive this moneu because I will use the money to develop my household. As some who lives alone I will benefit a lot because I will be able to buy food and fix my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Honestly I become happy when I have aold some of my farm produce at our local market. When I go to the market and business has gone well it means I will have food on my table and that makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is sickness and lack of food. I will use the money to buy food and I believe thay will improve my health.
