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 recipient was so happy like never before
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient is so happy cause now she will be able to own a house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used her transfer to purchase Glass ironsheets food and mattress
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will be helpful. I am a single mother and its hard to support my family. The money will help me to top up my business. I will also renovate my house. I need to buy cement and iron sheets.
The money will also help me to buy enough food for the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when i have food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest problem is food access. We struggle a lot to find food.
