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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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I planned to pay graduation fee and requirements for my children. My children goes to school intown so im using this money to take care of their school problems.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly can do well in giving money to poor people to make their lives better.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend thr money on paying graduation fees and school fees for my children.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am a farmer and I live on products sales from my farm. When I receive this money, I will put some of money on the farm to expand it. I will use the money to add new crops, veggies. Moreover, with the money, I will be financially able to pay more people to work and expand my farm. When my crops grow and are ready to be harvested, I will harvest them and sell.
Because of the importance of education, I will invest in my children. I will sponsor my children to go to school so that they can learn and become successful people. I know that when they are successful, I will benefit from them in the future.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When my husband was sick, I wasn't satisfied. He was sick for three months, suffering from back pain. When that was happening to him, my heart was not in peace at all. People used to hold his hand before he moves. Recently, by the grace of God, he just got better. I'm very much happy for his recovery..
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My husband has never been well. During his ailment, I had to go through a lot to also support him. I also had to stand on my feet to support my children in his absence. Because of his absence, we did not make a farm this year.
When it comes to making farm here, the man has to be at the forefront even when you have the money to pay people. People will do anything they want to and go away with it. They will take your money and not do the job on your farm for it. As a result of not being able to make farm, we are now buying rice by cup, which is an expensive thing to do.
