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?
The moment i received the money I was very happy and thankful. Thank you so much
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is receiving this money. It has helped me make my house decent with cement floor and plaster
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy 12 bags of cement, 6 bags of lime, 1 blanket and 2 bags of fertilizer. I have saved some money for the builders. My house did not have a cement floor and was not plastered so i want to plaster and have a cement floor to make it look decent
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money will allow me to improve my house, i want to buy cement and plasta my house. I also need to buy more blankets for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am the happiest during the day when my family is home and we're all resting
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest harship I've faced is my illness, I have been sick for a while that I'm happy that when I get the money, I will finally afford to get proper medical attention for my illness.
