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?
When I received my first transfer I was very happy because I was sick so I used portion to buy medicine for my self and the balance I use it to start a new business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life now is that I am well now because when I received my first transfer I was very sick.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used portion of my transfer for treatment and started a gas business with my balance money.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am a business person, but My business broke down because of my illnesses, so if I am qualify for this program and I received any money from Givedirectly I am going to start my business again.
What is the happiest part of your day?
For the past six months I have not had any joy or happiness because I was sick and because of that my business broke down so I have not been happy. But what Givedirectly is about to do for me is what making me happy right now in a very long time.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As I said earlier, I am a business person but my business broke down due to illness and now no money to start again so that's my main challenge for now.
