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 first thing that came to my mind when my helper confirmed to me that my transfer was in was ironsheets , I was so happy because I have grown old without sleeping in an ironsheet house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I haven't seen a difference yet because I don't know if the transfer will be enough to buy all materials for the roof.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought Ironsheets and timbers including nails for roofing because I want to remove grass from my roof and put ironsheets
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I plan to buy blankets, matress and food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon because I spend time with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
