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 super excited the moment i received the transfer all along i had already planned to what to do with the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I'm now a land owner and I'm proud of my self and this is a huge difference in my life because owning a land is a big achievement in my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
All my life i had a wish of owning a land one day and GiveDirectly has just fulfilled that wish for me,The minute i received the transfer i thought of buying that land and fortunately i found a plot in monkeybay and I'm happy to say that I'm a land owner now.
I bought the land at K275,000 and i remained with K35,000 which i used to buy a few ironsheet for a start because i would love to build a house.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will allow me to afford my basic needs, good sleeping conditions like nice beddings, mattress and bed. I'd also want to build a house of my own.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am the happiest in the morning, because I'm thankful for good health
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest harship is that I don't have house, since I live in an institution house, I can be moved anytime. I'd want a house of my own to feel safe and comfortable.
