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 at home when i recieved the money. I was preparing breakfast for my family when i heard an sms alter on my phone. I took the phone to my son for him to read me the message. I was happy when i heard that it was an alter informing me that i had recieved my transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
With this money, i have been able to buy medicine for my husband aswell as a mattress for him to sleep on. This is a very big change for me because my husband has been sick for months and he has been sleeping on a mat since.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My husband is elderly and sick. He has been sick for the past 4 months. I am also old. When i recieved the money, i used part of the money to buy medicine for my husband i also bought a mattress since he used to sleep on a mat all day. He can now sleep some where soft.
I have spent the remaining money to buy paint and lime to paint my house since its is only plastered.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am truly greatful I got this donation because my husband took ill so many years ago which left him immobile and hence I provide for this family and lately it has been getting harder
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at night when everyone is home and we tell stories of how our day went
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Putting food on the table as I explained earlier among other things, but the biggest has been attainment of food security for this household
