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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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
No i dont have no new plan my previous plan is to build my house because im living in a family house so i want to build my house so i can move in .
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly doing very well through the help of Give directly transfer i was able to buy materials to build my house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 4 bundles of zinc and nails and others assorted building materials .
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I received the cash transfer from Give Directly ,I will build my own house,so my children and I can have a place of our own, the house I'm currently living in is for my uncle, I don't have much convenient and privacy in it. I will also used some of the money to paid my kids school fees, because my kids are not currently in school,and I will also used the used the balance Money to do my business, to continue supporting my kids.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Hearing about Give Directly in the community make me to feel very happy because if I'm successful in this program,my life and the lives of my children will change greatly. With this money, I will be able to support my children in going to school and getting food for them.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have lot of challenges that I'm faced with such as, since my spouse died two years ago, I don't have any other relationship yet, because when my spouse was living, the both of us used to make farms and be able to sell our product,but now, I'm alone and no one is willing to help me. The place I'm living is also my uncle's place he gives me a room in his house,but I don't even have matress to sleep on. My children are not currently in school because I don't even have money to send them to school. The death of my wife cause a very serious challenge for me.
