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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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money has been of great support to me. I managed to buy iron sheets for my house. I also bought timber, nails and wires. I have managed to replace the grass thatched roof with iron sheets and my house is looking very nice.
Part of the money was used to transport materials from town to my house. I also used part of the money to buy learning materials. I also bought food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have managed to replaced the grass roof with iron sheets. I also managed to buy learning materials for my children which I could have not managed on my own. Above all, I thank GD because my level of poverty has been reduced. I am now able to eat 3 times and enough food on a daily basis.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was over the moon when I received my transfer. This meant a lot to me and I am so grateful.
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What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during noon hours because thats when i eat my first meal of the day and chat with my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money really means so much to me and I'm super grateful for this huge opportunity,to me it is that escape route from poverty.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is hunger,food and a shelter as you can see i live in a glass fatched house and i plan to change that some day,food is a song we sing almost everyday it is a big challenge to feed my family without having a proper source of money.
