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.
My life has changed because through this cash transfer, I have managed to deposite for a plot of land where intend to set up my home. I am very happy now as opposed to when I had lot stress. Currently, I am staying with my parents having separated with my spouse.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt too excited intend I slept very well that night because I have been thinking where I will get money to buy a plot of land.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I deposited for a plot of land worth 1,700,000.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will spend for buying a piece of land. Iam separated with my spouse for about four years and yet I have four children with no where to dig and build houses. It therefore means no adequate food since I donot have gardens to cultivate and this is making life very difficult in terms of feeding. So this is agreat chance from givedirectly for me to fulfill my desires of getting land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My better part of the day is afternoon. I get good advise from friends on how to live a better life even if Iam poor. This really consoles my heart and I feel relieved off some stress.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of land. It therefore mean no where to cultivate crops hence my family members sleep many days without a meal in their stomachs.
