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 very happy when this money was received because I didn't expect it to be like this for me
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have relieved myself of most of the problems that I was facing
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought seven bags of maize, maize bags and also paying the builder for labour. I have also planned to buy clothes for my children
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money has meant great help for my household, am really honored to be part of this program. I plan to spend the transfer to buy land and build a bigger house , boast my bussiness and buy enough food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last 6 months I still have been able to maintain my business and this has brought joy to my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenges that am currently facing are not making enough money through my business, I burn charcoal and sell firewood and of late we are not allowed to cut trees anyhow so business has been slow and have been earning little income.
