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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I planted my two acre pieces of land in April hoping to have a good harvest. It is unfortunate that my farm was flooded and all my crops were destroyed. All the money that I had invested in farming is reduced to ashes. I was hopeful to better my life through this farming. I am the sole breadwinner of the family and this has never been easy for me. I do not have a stable source of income as I rely on casual jobs to earn a living. It is sad that we are poorly paid $3 per day which is not sustainable for us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Despite the challenge of putting food on the table, I am happy to be living a healthy life. This motivates me to work hard and put food on the table for my family of eight. This is making me feel happy each and every day.
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
When I receive my transfers from GiveDirectly, I will prioritize buying food for my family with the first transfers. I am also planning to cultivate my land that was swept away by floods. This will cost $250 of my transfers, it will help my family to be food secure and stable financially. Our environment is favourable for livestock keeping, apart from this the cost of raising livestock is not expensive. I will budget $350 of my transfers to buy ten goats and a dairy cow. With this, I will be able to support my family without struggling.
