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?
Happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
House
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used the transfer to purchase Ironsheets food mattress and other household items
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a huge relief as I believe this money will help me set up a very good business to sustain me and my family for sometime.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happier whenever I have done a piece work and I am able to provide for my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have always wanted to start a business but I did not have the financial means to do so and now with this transfer I believe this is dream will be realised
