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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"Firstly, I want to say a very big thank you to GiveDirectly for this cash transfer they've told us about today!
I'm very very excited as I am speaking!
I would immediately complete my house because due financial hitches we've been unable to take our house to completion.
Therefore, I'll have cement bought so that we can plaster the house, we'll have the floor level and we'll also purchase ceilings for the roof.
If I'm still blessed to be left with some money from the transfer, then I'll have it sent to the nearby cities my children are staying to have their tuition fees paid.
Lastly, I would love to venture into business so that we can have something tangible that can sustain the family."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"I'm really happy because GiveDirectly made a stop to my door today!
When the team arrived this morning and asked for the town chief, I took a deep breath and said "God thank you" because, I've already been hearing some rumours about your arrival and over the weekend GiveDirectly passed through our town.
I know that GiveDirectly is a transparent NGO who stands by their promises.
I've been seeing people from the neighboring towns hauling zinc and other building materials.
It tells me that they have money and they've definitely received their cash transfers that's why some people are even renovating their houses from mud-thatched to zinc structures."
All in all, I feel like GiveDirectly has brought me the greatest joy in the last six months!"
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"We're being hugely challenged with money to take care of the family!
My husband is the main source of income for the family because he's running traffic with his bike.
Since he doesn't generate much from the transportation, we decided to add farming to it.
Last year of February was when we started brushing and burning the farm.
We were able to plant rice and since we harvested between August and September we've been living on the rice.
We sold just a little portion and the rest stayed with us for food for the house.
It's really difficult for us because we don't get much from the traffic and the farm.
Yet, we can't stop because we just have to keep being persistent and working so that we can have our daily meals.
The work is reallg tough and strenuous because it affects my husband and it's difficult for him to wake up some days.
Plus, almost every day, he's at a huge risk of being hugely and probably killed."
