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?
I was very happy because when the first transfer was sent I didn't receive the money and I even got depressed but when the second wave of transfers was sent and I received the money, I was very overjoyed
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My house has changed because now I have matress and food which I didn't have in the past
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets(20), timber logs, matress and maize bags (10).
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have been looking forward to build a new house with new roof. I will be very grateful if give directly help me with if the opportunity arise.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My husband left long time ago, i am not able to feed my family.
