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?
When I received the money I was very happy. and I danced and I jumped.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference right now is that I dont have to do heavy duty peace work to provide food for my children.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfers on roofing, matress, blanket and food.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Am very grateful for such an opportunity and I plan to buy matress, beddings, kitchen utensils and enough food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Being able to spend time with my family has brought joy to my life
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenges that am currently facing is not having enough food and I sell firewood just to get enough money but it's not giving me the money that I expect.
