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 was in position to restocked my shop that has increased my daily sales. Futher more, I was also able to pay my children's school fees in time that has made me very happy. Previously, I had very low sales as a result of reduced stock and a challenge to pay my children's school fees because my husband business has been affected my quarantine.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I learnt that I recieved money from GiveDirectly around 06:00 AM, I was overwhelmed by joy because I knew that the money will help me off set my children's school fees.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay school fees for my 5 children and restocking my shop.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this means I will be able to complete my iron-roofed house. Iam currently staying in iron-roofed house together with goasts because of rampant theft. Also rains are eroding the lower bricks and my house is in danger of collapsing. Givedirectly transfers will enable me build a separate house for the goasts and complete my house well. This will provide descent shelter for my family members and goasts.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is evening hours. My spouse returns from work and we enjoying eating together as a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is my children are sickly. I spend a lot of money on treating the children and Iam failing in providing other basic needs for my family members.
