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 managed to buy goats and now I am into livestock production. I have also managed to buy all required materials for my next house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I should say that I have benefited a lot from the program. I didn't have food in my house and I bought 7 bags of maize. I secured when it comes to hunger.
My other focus is on building another house. I bought some of the required materials such as 20 iron sheets and 15 bags of cement. I also bought beddings such as mattress. I also bought clothes for my family. I also bought 2 goats and I have saved part of the money for the unforeseen circumstances because I am expectant.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable us complete the house, we will buy cement in order to plaster the house we willl also buy food and chairs
What is the happiest part of your day?
We are happy in the afternoon when we have lunch because we are able to chat as a family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We have mainly struggled with hunger , finding food has been a hustle over the few years
