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.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness reason being, this cash helped me hire agricultural labour because I under went surgery and I can't do garden work. Secondly this money enabled me seek advanced treatment for the surgery. Lastly, I managed to buy household items that were lacking in my household courtesy of GiveDirectly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy the moment I received my transfer. I kept calm though my neighbours were dancing and ululating upon receiving this money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I deposited some money for the purchase of land, I used some to acquire household items like chairs, Jerry cans and utensils. I have saved some money for future use. I spent part on farming activities since I had surgery that prevents me from doing garden work.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will buy agricultural land and Cattle. I will grow crops on the land that I have acquired and when I harvest, I will sell them. I will buy cattle for livestock raising so that my income goes up for both crops and livestock. Then out of this income is where I will build an ironsheets house and other necessities.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have finnished doing most of the work. Its the time I relax.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of money fully help in facilitating our household's needs. My husband has 3 women and he earns little money that can sustain all of us.
