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 so excited and very grateful for the program...I felt like a dream come true especially that I will be able to start a new business which I been thinking about for a long time.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that we now have enough food for the entire household,,enough blankets for everyone and with the cold weather we are fully covered.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
He used the cash to purchase clothes and beddings for his entire household..He then sved some of the money which he intends to establish a new business in future...
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means that I will be able to fulfil my dream of having a grocery shop. I had a grocery shop but it did not grow because I used the money to meet my basic needs. I was planning on selling my farm produce to start the business but joining this project means I will just add a little amount of my savings to start the business. My house is also incomplete so I will use the money to finish building my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy. As long God wakes me up every day, I am happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main hardship I face is not having enough money to meet the basic needs of my family.
