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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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I intend to build a decent house with my transfers for me and my children. This is my tenth year in this thatch house I'm currently living in so I want to move out of it now.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
For a farmer and petty trader like me, this sum makes a lot of difference. I will have a house of my own very soon, the mere thought of that makes me happy and gives me sound sleep.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was happy when I came back from the market and my younger brother told me that my money has come. It was a special moment for me because I have never had such money on my own before.
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What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My greatest challenge is the hard farm work we do here every year.we need to brush high bushes and a whole lot of other hard works is highly challenging.we have no other alternative but to go through all these inorder to survive"
What is the happiest part of your day?
"I have a lot of plans on my mind to accomplish but i believe that the right time has not come yet,but in the mist of all these things, I feel really happy when i see myself and children all healthy and strong each morning,it brings joy to my heart because my children are my future asset and hope"
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I am already struggling with the small business I am doing.When I receive my transfers,I plan to add my little market that i am already doing and use the profit to build a better living place for my household and sent my children to school"
