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 received the transfer i was super excited because i have never been given such amount of money even if it means payment from my small hustlers.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference right now is i have managed to buy ironsheet i know this will make a great difference once the house is done because i will be sleeping peacefully even in rain season because the glass thatched house links alot when it is raining.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With this my first transfer i decided to buy house building materials as starter pack to building a house,unfortunately i have been living in a glass thatched house for almost 15 years and this to me was an opportunity for having a good house covered with ironsheet roof,aside the house project i bought a sleeping matress,food(Maize to be precise)and i had to pay back an old loan which i took months ago.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money has meant great happiness for my family and am very happy and grateful for such an honor.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last 6 months we have experienced rains and this has brought happiness to my life
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenges that we are currently are not making enough money through my carpentry business but it doesn't give me enough to buy food for my family.
