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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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
No, I do not have any new goal since I received this recent cash.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly is really doing well, GiveDirectly is helping people with unconditional cash to improve themselves, and I have not seen anything wrong that GiveDirectly has done or is doing.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent money on buying two bundles of zine to build my family house.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"As you can see my house is not in good condition, if am privileged to receive this money, I intend to build a new house for my family and me".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"In the last six months my greatest joy has been the day I was awarded a contract by Samaritan purses. This brought me joy because at least I could earn some money for the upkeep of my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"I find it difficult give my family the kind of care they desired because of lack of money. Speaking to now, almost all of my children are staying with family members elsewhere because I can't afford to give them the care that they deserved and all bows to one major challenge which is lack of finance .
