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 being able to afford food any moment so that it's eaten on time and the happiness in my heart knowing I received such assistance from GiveDirectly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
That moment I received my money, I felt so happy with my family because I have never held such an amount of money in a life time.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
My first transfer was spent to buy sand to be used to plaster my house, bought food and a few household items like soap, salt, and then saved to buy cement that will be used to plaster.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means that I will be able to use it for varnishing my house. I shall plaster and cement the house using this transfers.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon especially after completing domestic and garden work. I relax while chatting with my family members.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of food to feed my family, since I didn't get better harvest last season.
