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 because it was my first time to earn such huge amount money that allowed me to get most of my basic needs
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My house was very poor i had no any idea as to how i could build a good one due to poverty. Now life has completely changed because with the transfer received i have bought iron sheets which i want to build a new house soon. Secondly, i have also managed to get other things which were lacking such as matress, blankets and other beddings
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer on 1 matress at MK45000, 24 iron sheets at MK5050 each, 1 blanket at MK22000, beddings at MK3300, door at MK14000 and i saved
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It will mean that i Will be able to build a house, buy food and also but proper beddings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in. the afternoon. I get to see my friends, talk and laugh about things
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have faced a lot of hardship from not having food to not having clothes and proper housing. life has been hard.
