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 biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving payments from GiveDirectly is that, I have freedom in my house since I have managed to build my own.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect my life to change in the next six months is that, I will have gotten married hence I will have responsibility as a man and we will be able to discuss issues with my wife as compared to now where I have to plan and do all the things by myself.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is currently different from how it would have been if never received the transfer in that, I have managed to build my house since previously I could sleep in my brother's and because of this my neighbours looked down upon me they could not even greet me in jovial way.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My new goals are; cementing my house and starting up a business since I believe that I will be able to get daily income out of it.
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What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is living without a source of income. It is due to this that I can not have my own house neither can I have a spouse.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my friends are back from work and we are able to share our different experiences for the day.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer from GiveDirectly to construct a new house.My house fell down and a new one would save me from begging for places to sleep.
I also intend to start livestock business to generate income with the remainder.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that am proudest of is having used my meager resources from casual labour to register for driving course and completed successfully.
