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 is that I have my own business. I am able to meet my daily needs.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months,I expect my life to have grown more. I believe will have enough to eat and my family will lead a more comfortable life with the profits I am making.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is currently life is different in that I am able to go on with my work as compared to before when I used to sleep a lot because of ill health.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My new goal is to expand my current business.
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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 how to get food to feed the family. I have to do odd jobs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when preparing breakfast for my family.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on buying cement and sand for improving the condition of my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I have a family and God has blessed me with children.
