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 very happy when I got the transfer. I couldn't believe my eyes that it was actually possible to receive this whole amount of money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference for me Will be the house. I never thought i would be able to finish my house, but Give directly has made it possible for me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am going to spend on improving my a house. I do not have a proper house. As of not i have already bought 19 iron sheets and timber for fixing the roof. I Will also buy clothes for my family.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I get to receive this money I will buy enough food as I did not harvest enough food this year due to lack of money for fertilizers
What is the happiest part of your day?
Any part of the day as long as I can afford to feed my kids
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I lack money for fertilizers as a result am constantly being hit by hunger
