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 excited because as an old woman I lack enough support for daily survival. It was a very special moment for me when I got this transfer from GiveDirectly.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I will now be putting up in an iron sheets corrugated house for the first time in my life. This is the biggest difference this cash grant is expected to make in my daily life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought iron sheets and timber. I want to renovate my house as you can see that it is not in good condition. The remaining money will be used to pay for labour in maintaining the house. Truth be told, Iam grateful to GiveDirectly for this timely financial assistance. This huge sum of money will change my life forever.
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money really means so much to me I'm so excited for getting enrolled in the programme and i truly can't wait to receive the money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during any time I'm having food,mostly i sleep with empty stomach but the days i find energy and cook are my best days.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
With my old age it is so pathetic that no one really cares for me,i do almost everything by my self,i relay on farming to actually eat and i can't hire any one to cultivate the farm for me since i don't have any source of income where i can get some money to pay these people as a result i struggle sorely to actually produce farm products.
Secondly none of my grandchildren literally cares to cook or clean my house for me,it turns out that i do all the house chores my self which is very difficulty with my age.
