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 so excited and very grateful for the program. The money meant a lot to my household as it was a source of income for my business which otherwise could have died.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I feel like there is a great difference in my daily life as I have enough food for the entire household..I have also improved my business and the profits I'm getting will be used to purchase other basic needs in my house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the cash to purchase more goods for y existing business..I sell kitchen utensils specifically plastic wear such as basins, cups, plates and baskets.
I also bought a few bags of maize to top up and then I have saved some of the money so that I can use it to buy land where I can build a new house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Will build a house
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning for being slive
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
