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 because I didn't expect this transfer even though i registered
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
it's changed because i have things i couldn't get on my on
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i bought iron sheets, blankets for my children and I'm building a house
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is an honor for me because i believe most of the challenges such as lack of food and a better house will end as i plan to buy some bags of fertilizers which will help me harvest more. I also want to build a house
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning. I am happy to see a new day because i know not everyone wakes up alive.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is lack of food and lack of a good house. My house leaks during rainy season and this makes seek shelter from neigbours
