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 moment i received the transfer i was very happy. I had always wanted to do away with the leaking grass roofing of my house but i could not harvest enough farm produce to find money to buy the iron sheets. Thanks for supporting me to fulfil my wish.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is being able to afford an iron sheet roofed house. Thank you for helping me to make it possible.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy 25 iron sheets, one mattress, one blanket, 5 bags of maize, and saved some to pay those who will work on iron sheet roofing. My current house is grass thatched so i want to change to iron sheets because it leaks too much during rainy season.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It has meant happiness to me I will be able to afford to build a house for my family, buy matress and blankets
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
In 2018 there was heavy rains and the house I used to live in collapsed and I was forced to go live with my brother who looked after me and my family for a while before i found another place to stay.
