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 received the money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed because I will now have an iron roofed house and I have new things for my house hold
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought matress, blankets, maize and iron sheets
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means that I will be able to build a new durable house. I want a house made of baked bricks. I will also buy beddings which I don't have. I sleep on a mat and the beddings are torn. On top of that, I won't forget to buy food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I find food for me and my family. It is hard to be happy when I am hungry.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is not having enough money to buy food. I depend on casual labor to make money. If I don't find any piece works on that day, I sleep on an empty stomach.
