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 have been praying to Allah to have a better livelihood and when I received the transfer, I knew God has answered my prayers blessed
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I see my kids wearing new clothes that myself I couldn't manage and I have a better beddings as I have bought a big matress which I was lacking
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought blankets, food and matress including clothes for kids.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very happy to be enrolled in such a program. I have been planning to build a good house for a long time but I do not earn a lot of money. Receiving this money means that my dream to have a good house will come true.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I have food because sometimes it difficult to find piece so that I can have money for food. So having food in the house makes me very happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardships that I face are lack of a proper house and that I do not have a good place to sleep on. In addtion to building a house, I will make sure that I will buy a matress and some blankets.
