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 have never been happy in life like I was when I received my transfer. This is a blessing indeed. I have never had such an amount of money in life. I am grateful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
With the transfer, I have managed to buy materials required to build a house. I am happy that I will have a nice day. I also managed to buy enough food for the year. I should say that I have managed to accomplish many things in a short time. I am sure, it was impossible for me to do so without the transfer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my transfer to buy 20 iron sheets, I bought 15000 bricks which costed about MK 130000. I also bought a blanket and mattress. I had no food in my house and I bought 3 bags of maize. I have saved part of the money to use it on my daily needs. I am focusing mainly on building a house. I am confident that I will.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a blessing for me. As you can see my house is extremely small so I will use this gift to build a better house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day evening just after I take my supper.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in my life is having to go to bed on an empty stomach.
