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.
I'm so glad that, I managed to achieve things which I could not do on my own. For example I completed my house by plastering and installing a door. I have also claimed ownership of my land because I cleared all outstanding debts which my land acted as collateral security. Lastly this money enabled me provide food to my family because I stocked food which will take us for a while.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I laughed when I saw the mobile money message indicating that I have received money from GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a door and cement which I used to complete a house which I had earlier built and paid labour. Secondly, I paid off all debts which I got using land as a collateral security. The remaining money I used it for purchasing food because there wasn't enough food in the household.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will complete the construction of our house and also buy some cows.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiesr part of my day is in the morning when I wake well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of enough land to expand agriculural practices.
