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 I received the money I was happy that now I can start planning around for the things that I want for my family in terms of things we need.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life on the daily is that i get to now sleep on a mattress and i can afford those nice blankets for the whole family
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfers on food. I managed to buy a matress and bought blankets and clothes for my children.. and I have saved rest of roofing because I am building a house.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will be means to end most of my financial problems. I need to buy iron sheets and roof my house. I need to buy blankets for my family and have enough food for every day consumption and not depend on piece work to put food on my table
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day depends on the circumstances around me. When I have food in my house for the day and the next, I'm usually at peace and happy
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have been facing is putting food on my table. We mostly have less than enough for our daily consumption.
