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 and very grateful for the transfer
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed because I will have a better home, food and mattress
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have brought iron sheets (25) to improve my house, matress, timber, food and also pay for labour
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means so much to me and I really appreciate the programme,i feel like I'm being given a chance to upgrade my life by fighting this poverty and I'm 100% sure it is going to be effective.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during morning hours when i wake up fit,and find food for the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i always face is shelter as it is now i live in a glass fatched house,i dream of buying iron sheets one day and slowly this dream is coming true,i really need a good a house,all i have are shabby clothes,I suffer from hunger constantly and i don't have a permanent source of money.
