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 biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in My daily life is that I no longer buy milk and Im able now save some amount to meet other basic needs for the family and also to pay school fees for children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt so happy because I new I would be able to buy building materials to built a better house and even to buy a dairy cow.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spend my first transfer on buying building materials to build a better house for my family, I also bought enough food, cushions, beddings and the remaining amount I bought a dairy cow, I used to buy milk and it was costly for me.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have been desiring to own a cow and since I will receive transfer from GiveDirectly, this mean I will soon own one.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Waking up healthy and seeing a new day makes me happy and rejuvinated: making my morning the happiest part of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My husband passed on six years ago yet he was the sole bread winner. Since then, life has never been the same again in that I opted for casual labour which I am paid meagre wage which is hardly enough to cater for the entire family. That has been the biggest hardship I have faced in life.
