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 happy when communities dwellers was shouting with GD name saying; Give Directly had don't it for us, on that day i was unable to go on the farm due to financial celebration.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that; i was having dream to build my own house but there was no money; but with the help of Give Directly my Dream has come to pass and few months from now i will be a house owner.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to purchase zinc and others house materials; I'm deciding to build my house and add more goods to my previous business.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I plan to establish my own business when I receive transfer from Givedirectly. My family and I have been involved with farming but we believe in business and we plans to establish one. Receiving GD transfer will greatly help us implement our plan
What is the happiest part of your day?
My joy over the past six months has been the happiness of my family. God has been faithful granting us good health, peace of mind and we remain forever grateful.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My current challenge now is going back to school. I dropped out of school when I got pregnant and my parents withheld all the supports they afforded me. My spouse is really in the position to handle all our family expenses to the fullest, and this makes it difficult for me to go back to school.
