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?
The moment i received a message that the transfer is in,i was super excited and I'm still happy upto date,I'm much excited because i thought we won't receive the transfer anymore considering that our friends from this village received the transfer in August while we only got it aday before yesterday so you can imagine the restless.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference will be a house with ironsheet because the one i live leaks so much during rainy season,we always have sleepless nights in rainy season but now this problem will be eliminated for good.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have received this transfer two days ago and i went to collect it yesterday,so far i have all of it i haven't used a saint,but as it is my first priority is to build a big house with ironsheet roof,its been 20 years living in a small glass thatched house so i want to change that.I also plan to buy a few bags of maize maybe 4 or 5,i want to buy food because the most challenging struggle here is hunger so I'm pretty sure i will defeat it this time around.
Lastly i would love to buy new beddings and utensils because my household lacks most of it.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me to build a better house for my children and I. This house is also small so when I get the money I'll have to build another one with iron sheets. I'll also buy food to keep us nourished.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is probably in the afternoon, because this is when I get to rest from all farm work
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
my biggest harship is the lack of space in my house, I want a bigger house. Also, my children and I suffer from the cold because we do not have sufficient blankets to keep us warm during the cold.
