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 I received my transfer. This meant a lot to me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
So much has changed. I have a sleeping place now which is comfortable. Sometimes I go to bed early just to enjoy the comfortability. I also have enough food than I had before the transfer. I am now able to eat 3 times a day.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my transfer to buy some bags of cement. I bought 12 in total. I also bought mattress which costed me MK 60 000. I also bought clothes for my family. I used part of the money to buy kitchen utensils and food. Part of it was used to pay a builder.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means an improvement in out accomodation, we have had bad beddings for a long time , we will also be able to buy enough food and plaster the house
What is the happiest part of your day?
At lunch hour and in the afternoon we are usually the happiest , because food brings delight on our faces .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We have been struggling with Hunger. It has also been so hard to find enough and nutritious food
