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 greatest change in my daily life is happiness, joy and peace because my household feeds on a well balanced diet which has improved our health as a family. In addition, I will be able to build a permanent house with this cash. If it wasn't of GiveDirectly's cash, I would not have managed to achieve this milestone on my own because I don't have such money. I currently occupy a grass thatched hut that requires frequent renovations therefore I usually spend a lot of money on renovating it.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I got my cash from GiveDirectly whereby, I laughed in jubilation upon receiving this money reason being I will be able to build Iron roofed house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have secured building materials like Iron sheets, Bricks, Timber and household items. I have saved some money that will be used when construction commences.
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access_time almost 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means acquiring some cows that we shall rare in order to act as an investment for the household. The cows in the future will multiply, some sold in order to pay school fees for our children not forgetting meeting other household needs. Currently, we have to work on other people's gardens in order to raise income for the household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
He happiest part of my day is in the evening after finishing daily household chores. I now dear with my household members and co-wife to reflect and plan g tomorrow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is inadequate land for crop cultivation which has led to food shortage at household level. We are two women sharing an acre of land and most of the land we cultivate, we hire which is very expensive and not sustainable at all.
