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 happy and grateful for the program..I felt so blessed to receive the money and to be part of the program..
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that in my household there is enough food for me and my children..We have enough and better beddings as well as clothes..
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
He used the cash to purchase iron sheets which he will use to improve the roof of his kitchen..He also purchased a mattress and bed...He is now sewing some school uniforms which he will share to the needy students..
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
First of all, as a village am very glad that this program has reached my village out of other equally qualifying villages. My plans are to build a small hut for my coming of age child,it is customary for parents to build a hut for their son at this age. The other money will go towards buying household items as well as extending my house as I receive many visitors due to my status as chief.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy whenever am exercising my authority towards the people of my village. However what makes me more happy are those times of the day when I visit my nearest mosque to pray.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is the burden of being the only child in my family. I have so much responsibility towards my own family and grandchildren too. If things get difficult, I have no siblings to seek assistance from.
