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 thankful and grateful when i received the money. All i can say is thank you to all the people making sure we are receiving this money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that, now I will be able to finish building my house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought mattress so that i should be sleeping comfortably. I am also planning to spend it on house maintenance. I started building my house way back and for some financial reasons i could not finish. Right now, i have the money From Give Directly, I will use it for finishing this house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The recipient is looking forward to the program cause he has plans on fixing his house
What is the happiest part of your day?
When the recipient makes enough money to feed his family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
