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?
The moment i recieved my money actually felt like a prayer answered. I was very very greatful and i do not even know how i can express my gratitude.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Since i recieved my transfer i have been more relieved. I am nolonger struggling with buying medicine. My husband is nolonger pressured to find small jobs for this purpose. The general mood in my home has just greatly improved.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought bricks and ironsheets to build a house which would be more comfortable for my family. I have 4 children and my house is just 1 room. I have also bought 4 bags of maize to add on to the little food i was remaining with. I spent the remaining money on buying medicine for myself. I have a medical problem with my waist and leg and i have to take medication daily so with my transfer i have bought the medicine.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving money means that we will be able to buy iron sheets and a proper house, we have always desired to do this but lacked the funds for it , we will also buy proper beddings and other house utensils
What is the happiest part of your day?
We are usually happy when we harvest our tomatoes, we at least have money from our sales and we can afford to buy extra food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge we have faced has been lack of food, we always have to put in pressure to make sure we eat and this life has been hectic
