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 biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I was in position to pay my children's school fees in time that has given me a peace of mind and enough time to look for next term's school fees. Further more, I was enable to seek proper medical treatment for my swollen legs and I am now much better than before when I couldn't walk on my own.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My phone was off, so at around 6:00 pm my husband requested for my simcard to put on his phone because he had heard that some people had received money from GiveDirectly. He went ahead to cross check the mobile money account balance and he found that I had too received my money. At that moment I felt very happy and thanked God Alimight for the gift of cash since it came at a time when I needed it for treatment.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay my children's school fees, medical bills and I bought 3 goats.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will spend this money for completing my iron-roofed house. I have been sleeping in a house with a rough floor, unplastered walls and poor ventilation since windors are lacking. Givedirectly transfers will enable have adesent accomadation since Iam going to fix whatever was missing in my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moments is always evening hours. My spouse returns home from his work place some snacks. I enjoy with him as we plan together.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of oxen and ox-plough to enhence easy and better cultivation. I hire a Labour every season and it's not cost effective as compared to what is realised after harvesting. This has casused unending poverty at my household since what is realise from crop production can not sustain my family members.
