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 grateful the moment I received my transfer. I left my phone home and went to draw water from the borehole. While there, I saw people rejoicing and singing songs of praise. I came home and saw a notification message on my phone. I couldn't hold my joy and I joined the crew
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am happy person because I will have a house that I have been desiring to build for so long. I have been doing piece works but failed to raise any amount close to build a house. The transfer I have received is simplifying this.
My house has enough food that I lack no more. Before the transfer, I could spent some days going to bed on an empty stomach. I have also managed to buy kitchen utensils. I had very few kitchen utensils not enough for the family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
One thing that I have been desiring most in my life is to build house. When I received my first transfer, I thought of buying materials for the house building project. I bought 20 iron sheets, door flames and 5000 bricks.
I also bought 5 bags of maize for food processing because I have been struggling with hunger for the past years. I also bought beddings such as blackects and bedsheets. I also bought kitchen utensils such as pots, plates and plastic buckets.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money has meant happiness to my family and I plan to build a better a 3 bedroom house for my family. I also see this as an opportunity expand my small business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because that is when I spend time with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
One of the biggest hardship I have faced in my life was 5 years ago when my late husband used to physically abuse me and he went further to destroy my maize field. I struggled alot to find food to support my family.
