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 so happy when i got the alert that i have finally received the funds from Givedirectly. This is something i was anticipating for a long time
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Me investing the money in my business is a huge difference to me. Not now but in the long run. It's a difference i will see in long term
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
So i own a business of rearing and selling broilers chicken. Before, i did not have enough finances to keep alot of chickens as i wanted. So when i got these funds i built new Chicken house so that i keep enough chickens. I also bought growers feed for the chickens
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to receive these funds from GD. I am the first born and only working person in our family. This money will help me to buy and take care of my family both here and in the village
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am the happiest when I am able to cater for all my families needs
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My dad had stroke some 2 years ago and I need to buy his meds every month this is something that I struggle with. The money I get from my salary does not Carter for all my needs
