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 so happy, i was able to buy some food and cement and things i was lacking
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I live a happy life, ive been assisted alot so it has taken a lot of worries. I can eat
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Food, cement and matress to inprove my home
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use this money accordingly for instance i will buy food for me and my child, this money also means that i will buy and afford a better sleeping place such as blankets and a wooden bed itself
What is the happiest part of your day?
I do get happy when i find food , we also celebrate during festivals though this might be rare.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We do face challenges but we accept for instance i do get provoked by certain people but i quickly accept and i do resist bad temptations from people who simply want to make me angry.
