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 super excited when i got the first transfer message,i was so relieved because i knew that things i never managed to accomplish because of financies will be a ccomplished
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is I'm now eating 3 times a day,i have adequate food and as you can see I'm renovating my house i will be living comfortably.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have used the transfer to buy house building materials,not necessary to build a house but to renovate my old house,so i bought 6 bags of cement which I'm now using to plaster my house,i used to have old flames and doors,but now i have completely changed everything
I also bought 6 bags of maize for food,fertiliser and sleeping matress.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help as you see my house isn't fully established, I'll use it to finish off building my house, additionally i will buy a mattress and nice beddings. Finally, i am glad because i will use some of this money to boost my business
What is the happiest part of your day?
The business i conduct makes me happy as it also helps me buy food and raise my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Challenges are a lot i fail to find opportunities to find money because means of making money are very minimal.
