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 my first transfer. It was a wonderful day I was so grateful to GiveDirectly for the assistance
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I think the greatest difference now is that I have the power to decide on what to buy because cash allows me to unlike if I received materials
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy ironsheets, roofing nails and hired someone to help me improve the roof of my house
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Finishing our house using Cement on both the walls, and floor of the house including improving the roof of my house with Ironsheet is what receiving this money means to me. If some money wil remain i will use to buy food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam happy all day because i get to chart with my family and we share stories.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being unable to provide enough basic needs for me and my family is the biggest hardship have faced in my life.
