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 biggest difference in your daily life.
My house is better having started the plastering process. I am optimistic that it is going to look good and beautiful especially when I complete cementing the floor. Previously, I was struggling with cold since the wall had some open holes. The floor was dusty and there were no windows, I had permanently blocked the provision for the window with bricks because I could not afford .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I felt so excited because the money was much. I appriciate the work of GiveDirectly because they have helped us a lot.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying 10 bags of cement, I trip of sand, a door and a window. I used these materials for renovating my house. I bought clothes for children and food, I hired two acres of land and paid the builders.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will buy land and some household items for my family. It has not been productive in crop farming since I just hire land each season in terms of costs visa visa out put. Owing land will enable me carry out extensive crop farming hence increase in production to sustain the needs of my family members.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My favourite part of the day is evening hours. Iam busy moving left and right looking for my family's survival the whole day. I rest only during evening hours and it helps me in planning for the next day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of money for educating my children. My spouse is jobless and it's me who struggles in all corners but this has not been easy. My children delay reporting to school and others have dropped out. This is putting thier future lives in a mess.
