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 literally danced in my house when i saw the MoMo alert from Givedirectly. It was so unbelievable but i thank God i was one of the people toreceive these funds
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life is yet to change with these transfers. I will be able to have enough food everyday which one of tje most struggles i have been facing
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Receiving this money is one of the best things i have ever witnessed in my life. With this money i have been able to buy mattres and blanket so that am able to have a descent sleeping place. I also bough some bags of maize to keep me going through the year. I have also bought fertilizer to use in the next farming season.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will meant having an iron sheets house. I. Have been wanting to put my houseg.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
