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 so happy and grateful to have received this transfer because I knew almost all my problems would be solved.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference this transfer has brought is the smooth running of my home. No matter how hard my husband worked the piece jobs that he does we still could not afford to buy our home basics. The transfer has enabled us to have a lot bought which has contributed to the peace in our marriage.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer on a mattress for myself, beddings for my kids, as well as food for my home.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that there are many ways we can be helped when we dont have anything at our home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I had no house and my sister told me to live in his house which was a biggest relief for me and my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is finding Food and having my own house because everything needs money which i strugle to find, I end up sleeping without eating enough food
