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 coming from the lake when i got the text that my transfers have arrived i was so happy. I imagined alll my plans that would come to life with these funds. I was excited that the next day i went straight to collect my funds
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed drastically since GD came. I had no food i had no kitchen utensils and i had only dreamt of owning a house. But today i might have all that once the second transfer is sent to us.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With my transfer, i bought 20 ironsheeets which i plan to use for my roof on my new house. I also bought 6000 burnt bricks to use to build my house. I also bought food four bags of maize and the other money was used to buy kitchen utensils like plates pots and water dishes.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is means everything to me and my wife. As fishermen we do not have a comfortable place to sleep so this money will be used to build a proper house for my and my wife.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am back from the lake, only when I have made some money from the lake.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in my life is not having a proper house/place to sleep. The house as you can see is very small as if it is for little children so despite having enough we still cannot afford a good place to sleep.
