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 so very happy when i received these funds from GD. This was something we were not exprcting and am glad to be part of the programme.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My children were unable to go to school most times as their clothes were not enough. During the cold season we were always cold but that is not the case in my home today. We have enough beddings
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have never had a descent sleeping place in my home. We had been sleeping on the floor for a very long time that when i received these funds i went and bought beddings. I also bought food which was another challenge in my household. My children needed some new clothes. The old ones had worn out. I also bought iron sheets which i plan to renovate my house with.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It has meant a lot especially for my family as it
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
