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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Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
We Have a agreed as my family that we will save the money that we receive from Givedirectly so that we can buy a good breed dairy cow that will help us with food substitutes.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have not felt much difference in my life now since i received a little amount of money as the first transfer.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I will be owning a cow then and i will have enough milk for my family and possibly sell the extra as an income. I will also be paying school fees for my children more comfortably.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The only difference is the day i received the transfers since i bought a chicken. I haven felt any change so far.
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What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is balancing between school fees and buying food for my family.The long period of drought has made me struggle in paying school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is during the morning hours since I have not experienced the stress which come along with the day's activities.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a cow which will provide milk for sale.I will also ensure that I will buy feeds for the cow to boost productivity.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of in my life is buying a piece of land.This has hepled me feed my family without any problem.
