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?
I was very excited the moment I received money money. This meant a lot to me. I had no food and the transfer was a relief.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The money has made a huge difference, I managed to buy iron sheets which I couldn't have managed to buy on my own. This year would have been difficult because I have an injured leg such that it is not possible to fetch grass for the roof. This year I will sleep comfortably during rainy season because my house will no longer leak.
I also used the money to buy food when I had no food at all. I am so grateful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My main focus was on improving my house. I had a grass thatched roof and the money gave me an opportunity to work on my house. I bought 22 iron sheets, timber, nails and some wires to improve my house. So I hired someone who is a carpenter to replace the grass thatched roof with iron sheets. I am so grateful for the transfer received. I also managed to buy a mattress which costs MK 72000.
Part of the money was used to buy 2 bags of maize for food processing. I also paid the carpenter i hired.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use the money to buy iron sheets for my house. Every year i need to buy plaatic paper for my house which is hectic and also i need to go to thw mountain to fetch grass for the house which is tiresome.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I was happy in the last 6 months because i had enough food to eat
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I dont have land to cultivate. Every year i need to find money to lend a peace of land to cultivate which is difficult for me as it requires money. As we are approaching the growing season i dont have peace of mind as am thinking everyday what to do
