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 excited when I received the money, I knew this was a turning point of my struggles in this life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is my life is that now I can afford things I could never if it was not for GD. The house I am building with iron sheets is a big achievement in my life and this is because of GD.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer on new mattress, beddings, 10 bags of cement and saved money for building a house.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a great opportunity for me to improve my standard of living. I always face hunger because i usually do not harvest enough maize which would last for the whole year. I am going to use the money to buy enough food and also buy fertilizer
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning because i have the energy after resting all night. I am also happy because i have seen a new day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest problem i have faced in my life is lack of food. I go to bed most of the days without food.
