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?
She was very happy and grateful...She said the money found her at a time when she was sick so it gave her strength and hope for a new day.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that I will be able to renovate my house as I will now be painted...Also I will have enough food throughout the year.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
She plans on spending the cash to renovate her house..So she will be purchasing building materials as cement and iron sheets. She also bought paint and lime.
She plans on buying a few bags of maize and fertilizer.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Being an old woman, I believe the money will help me in my old by making sure that I have bought enough food since I cannot work as before. I will also make sure I buy enough fertilizers for the next growing season.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy whenever I can afford to find money and buy some meat and eat with my grandchild
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being old I lack money for basic items like soap and food so this money has come at the right time as it will help me to cover some of those things
