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?
When I received the money I was very happy because I I wasn't staying in a house that was well built, poor blankets and no mattress but when this money was received I knew that I could change my life
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I can see the difference in my life because in the past the business I was doing wasn't a big one but I was able to improve the capital of my business venture, bought food which was scarce and building a house which I didn't have in the past
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought bricks for building a house, blankets, bed and mattress for my house. And adding to that I have bought five bags of maize
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money would make me very happy because then I would build a house that I have always wanted. I would also buy blankets and Mattress and basic equipments such as plates and basins.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In these past months I gave birth to my second born child and this brought alot of joy in our family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Since my husband's job is part time work, on some days he does not get called and on these days we suffer since his job is the only source for food in this house.
