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 very happy, and it was a huge amount of money. I will always be grateful
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The fact that I want to start a livestock business. I have always wanted to do livestock business but i did not have the capacity
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The house that i am staying in is not finished,therefore i have bought door frames,doors, metal window flames so as to maintain it and put it in a good condition, I am also planning to buy a mattress. I also want to buy livestock for both commercial and consumption.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Its very hard for us to find of transportation here as such with this money i will be able to buy a bicycle to ease this problem. I will also use part of the money to buy food as i dont have enough food
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am at peace when i sleep as i do not have to worry about anything. I forget all the problems at night
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I got married because my parents are poor and i thought that will help me but i only realized life didnt get better. My husband does not have the things i thought he had as such i still strugle till now. Even to have clothes is a big challenge
