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?
It was around 9 o'clock when I heard my neighbors celebrating, I was anxious about what transpired. One of them approach me and informed me that they heard received the aid from GiveDirectly. Immediately, I heard a message alert on my phone. Being illiterate, I called my relative to check the phone and I was amazed to learn that I had received my transfer. I felt very happy and I informed my spouse who was in the house. We jointly celebrated and thank GiveDirectly for fulfilling their promises.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am living a better life after boosting my livestock rearing. This is a future investment for the family. I am optimistic that I will increase milk production when it reproduces. I will be able to earn more income to support the family from the milk selling. In addition, I was able to renovate my house by putting up a corridor that is protecting the mud walls from rains as well as a relaxing area. I will no longer have to replace the mud walls every year due to the rains that would wash them away.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am a dairy farmer and I have desired to boost my livestock rearing so that it may be stable to sustain my household. I have not achieved this due to financial constraints. Therefore, after receiving the transfer it was a chance to fulfill my wish, I spent KES 17,000 to purchase one indigenous dairy cow to boost my livestock rearing that has been supporting our family of 3 members for many years. I also spent KES 5,000 to repair my house by constructing a corridor where I would sit to relax as well as protect the mud walls when it rains. Previously, I had to repair it several times which was costly. In addition, I spent some money to seek proper medical care since I had problems with my legs after being involved in an accident 3years ago. The remaining amount I saved them to support me in daily needs like food and water since we are currently experiencing drought and famine in our area.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Over the last seven years, I was diagnosed with cerebral malaria. However, I did not receive quick treatment, because my husband and my parents believed the problem was genetic and could not be treated. This affected my body balance. Though late, receiving this money will mean giving me a chance to pursue medical treatment atleast to restore my health.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the mid-morning. It's the time that I am able to bask on the sun. This strengthens my body and makes me more active.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is when I was diagnosed with cerebral malaria. I lost body balance and I cannot uprightly do my own things. This has affected my confidence before my peers. I cannot even attend village events for fear of being laughed at.
