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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I got the transfer. I danced and ululated because this is all a blessing to me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference for me is that, I will be able to finish building my house, Which i started years ago. I am so grateful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought 10 bags of cement for flooring and plastering the walls. I was failing to finish building my own house for a long time. Currently I have been helped with the transfers and all i want is to finish building my house.I have Also bought 10 bags of Maize food. In addition to that, I have Also bought mattress and blankets to be sleeping comfortably.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me buy the things I have always wanted. I will buy cement and fix my house. I will also buy enough maize to take us through the year.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening. Over excited when I am going to sleep most of the times the days are longer because I always have to think of how to find money to feed my family, so sleeping gives me a peace of mind.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in my life was when peoples wanted to take our land last year. The situation went really to the extend that the chief of the village was really angry. It went as bad as us not receiving coupons for fertilizer.
