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?
I was
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that i have been able to start building a house. I have been able to buy food for my family which I used to struggle.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent it on Iron sheets and cement for building a house. I bought fertilizer for the farm to yield more harvest. I have bought bags of Maize for food.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I use the money to finish my house. My house has iron sheets but no cement. So i want to finish it one day with cement and put proper windows and i use the remaining money to buy food and some other needs
What is the happiest part of your day?
The last 6 months i was very happy, i was one of the lucky woman to be enrolled in prosper program where i received 2 goats. These goats brought so much joy to me because i know it will change my life
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Im an old woman and i for me to eat in my house it means i need to do some peace work. Its hard for me because am getting old and i dont have much energy but then i dont have other means of finding money than doing peace work
