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?
When I got the message that I have received money, I was shocked and happy. I could not believe I had received that such amount of money from Give Directly.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed since I got the transfer, as I have mentioned earlier I have bought iron sheets soon I will build a house. I was living in a small house but with this money I will be able to have a good big house. I have managed to buy food for my family, we have been starving now we have more food which will sustain us.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent more on iron sheets, i have bought about 22 iron sheet I want to build a good house just waiting for the rains to stop.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Our lives could be changed with this money. For example we could use the money to repair our house, buy blankets and mattress and then purchase food. After making sure that we are living comfortably, I would then use the money left, if any, to start a business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am then main head of my household and my whole family depends on me to get food. In these past months I havent gotten sick and I am happy for this because then I was able to work everyday and provide for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We started building a house and but we do not have enough money to finish an this is a main challenge that we are facing right now.
