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 biggest difference in your daily life.
Prior to receiving this money, I was sleeping in a semi permanent house that my spouse built around 1967, which was about to fall. When I recieved my first money, I was able to pay construction labour and buy 4 trips of bricks that have used to build a one bedroomed house and store. I am hoping to move to my new house in two days time because I roofed it with the iron sheets and timber that I got from my old house. In addition, I have acquired 2 goats that will help me address future needs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money from GiveDirectly, I was overwhelmed by joy because I had got money to buy bricks and pay construction workers.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase 4 trips of bricks, 2 goat, clothes, utensils and paid for construction labour.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I do be in position to build iron-roofed house. Iam a widow who is energyless and old. My house currently is in advance stages of collapsing ,so I sleep with fear every night. The house I build will provide confort for my life hence I may live longer in this world.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My favourite moments is evening hours. My well wishers bring some sugar and food items as they visit me. This has always comforted me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is poverty. Iam lonely with no energy due to advanced age, so I can not even do farming. Iam therfore lacking any thing for survival but only live from tokens given by well wishers.
