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?
The moment I received the transfers I was so happy that my wife and I celebrated in dance.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference now is that I am sleeping in a proper place in terms of having a proper house and mattress and my children are properly clothed.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfers on buying 22 sheets of roof and bricks because I am improving my house. And I bought a mattress and 4 bags of maize.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money will help me buy clothes for my children, put food on the table and put iron sheets on my house
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy all the time of the day because I am thankful to be alive and spending time with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I've been facing has been not having enough food in my household. It makes me sad when my kids go hungry and I can't do anything about it.
