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 excited for getting enrolled in the programme and getting the transfer was the biggest blessing of my life,the moment i got it i remember i couldn't stop smiling at all.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference right now is that i have new beddings,clothes and kitchen utensils.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have rented a farm for maize,i have also bought farm inputs like fertiliser which costed me K35,000,i bought a blanket at K25,000,i bought 4 bags of maize at K10,000 each,i bought clothes,and other utensils like plates,pots,basins.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to be receiving this money. I have always wanted to build a proper bigger and better house with iron sheets. I feel this will help me do that
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am the happiest when I have money and food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am in great poverty. I can not provide clothes food and beddings in my home. I do not even have enough cooking utensils
