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 had heard from neigbouring villages that people that the program was indeed real and I was waiting for the day it shall be my turn and when it finally happened I was over the moon
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest challenge has been finding food for my family
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer on building a new house. I have always an ironsheet roofed house and this is has been my chance. I am grateful for it
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so grateful that am receiving this money. I plan to build a house, buy beddings and fertilizer.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon when I am with my children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I usually get sick as such I fail to do my duties.
