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?
The minute i received the cash transfer message,i was super excited and I am still,because it gave me hope that i will change my life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The difference will be owning a proper house,having a nice sleeping place and adequate food.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have received the whole K307200,and I'm building a new house since the old one i had was in a bad condition,and most of my transfer has gone into buying house building materials for example i bought 6 bags of cement at K8,000 each,22 Ironsheet at K120,000,5 bags of maize at K9,000 each
And i have saved some money to cater labour expenses.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Renovating my house, which was built by habitat for many years ago its what receiving this money means to me, it has never beenrenovated and many poles, wooden flames plus cement has been destroyed i would like to renovate because this house is all i have and i would like my children to use it even when iam gone.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam happy during evening hours mostly when were about to eat our supper because i seat down with my family and we share stories.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The dealth of my husband who died on 4 march this year has been the biggest hardship have faced in my life i was so used with him but now most of the times i fill lonely.
