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?
The moment I saw the that notification message from Airtel saying that i have received money from Givedirectly I was very happy and grateful at the same time because I knew that i will be able to purchase most of the things that we lacked as a family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Our everyday lives is going to improve because we will able to accomplish our dream of building a new decent house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iron sheets, bricks
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very happy because this means some of my problems will be solved. I know this money will relieve some of my poverty.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest when I wake up healthy everyday. Having money also makes me happy because I know that I will be able to buy food for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is lack of proper housing. Once I receive this money I will make sure that I will build a proper house so that I dont have to suffer during rainy season.
