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 could not believe, it was a huge amount of money to be given. I was very grateful at the same time.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference for me, is that i have been able to allocate a huge amount of it to my farming business, and it has helped tremendously.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have invested my money into farming. I am cultivating various vegetables namely tomatoes and all sorts of vegetables ( Chinese, rape, turnips). I have Also bought goats, eventually i would like to have a big stock of livestock for business.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy am being enrolled in this programme. I will use this money to buy food and other basic needs in my home
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am the happiest when I have food and money in my home. The sense of satisfaction I get knowing that my family has everything they need is priceless
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
