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 much excited about the money because I knew my life will change for the better
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I know eat properly because of the money on received.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was very grateful because we used the money to buy roofing materials to build a new house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I really do appreciate and very thankful that I am going to receive this money. I have always wanted to build a better house for my children so I will use the money for that because I don't know if I will ever get this chance again.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon when am eating
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not being able to afford things that I so much want, poverty is my biggest problem.
