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 felt special to receive money just in time as I had plans to build a house.I couldn't find the right words to call givedirectly to say thanks
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
As I have said earlier, I have been wishing to have a house of my own all along so after cashingout my transfer I bought ironsheets to build a new house . When I finish build it will be a big difference with how i used to live in a ruined house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have been wishing to have a house of my own all along so after cashingout my transfer I bought ironsheets to build a new house
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This means a lot to me. My house looks deserted and I have been lacking money to renovate it. When I receive my transfer, I will buy some bags of cement and some other needed items so that I can renovate my house.
I have also been desiring to start a business. With the money I will be able to start a business so that I can multiply the money. I will also buy goats and start livestock production.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy during noon hours. We always eat together as a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main challenge here is food. We always harvest little because of lack of fertilizer.
