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?
The moment the money reflected in airtel money account i was very happy i couldn't believe that much money was for me and my family it was the first time to have such a big amount
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Unlike before Give directly came to our village things were very tough but now all members in my family are happy
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have used the first transfer to buy maize for food, ironsheet to improve the roof of my house ,bedding for all members of the family and kitchen utensils
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help us build a better house as well as secure some food as we currently do not have enough food
What is the happiest part of your day?
We are happy whenever we have a nice meal like rice and chicken
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We don't have a proper house and with this money we will make sure we build a decent house
