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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I spent my first transfer for starting up a construction project of an iron roofed house which is at the window level. I bought a solar panel, battery and it's bulb, a bicycle, shoes, kitchen utensils and clothes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I became so happy, I could not begin spending the money immediately because the excitement was too much. I gave my self a period of a week to calm down.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
With the GiveDirectly transfers that I received, I was able to buy a solar panel that gives my house bright light. I purchased a bicycle that has eased movement. Prior to getting this money, I was using a bulb connected to dry cells to provides light at night which was expensive. I majorly, walked on foot wherever I wanted to go and once in a while I could board a motorbike at a cost.
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What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough money. This has resulted to lack of some basic needs like proper education and clothing in my home. I have also failed to acquire some assets like oxen that would facilitate cultivation hence lack of adequate food for my family members.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is afternoon hours. I finalise preparing food for my children and immediately after completing eating, they start playing. I relax resting in my house.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to spend the money for building iron-roofed house. Iam staying in a very small grass thatched house with all the property hence is too much congested. The whole family members are not comfortable while in it . Givedirectly money will enable me raise a better spacious house, where the family members and property do not share.
