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 felt so excited when i received the transfer and when i withdrew the money i made a plan bought maize and iron sheets
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now able to afford a proper meal and most importantly i am able to have a better sleep becuase I also bought a mattress
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iron sheets and maize
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very greatful to give directly for this money and my life will now be better. I have never had this huge amount of money at once and i believe this is a blessing from God. I want to use this money properly and i would like to sustain my income from here. I would like to open a shop which in return will provide me with money to be using for other needs. Give Directly has given me a capital which i have never had and this is the beginning of a new life. I want to start my business with at least k200 000.00 and i believe this will be enough to start with
What is the happiest part of your day?
I do not have a specific thing which i can point that has brought joy in the past months. For the sake of answering your question i would say my children makes me happy. Seeing my children on daily basis brings joy in my life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of basic needs of life is the main challenge i am facing. This ranges from not having a better house to not having food. I also do not have clothes and i have to wear one dress for many days. All these problems are because i do not have anything which can provide me with money.
