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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was excited to receive the money. I never thought I would receive this huge amount amount money. And I was very thankful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Ihave been able to start a livestock business and a bicycle hiring business after the transfer. Before I did not have any kind of business that I would rely on
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought 2 goats, I small cow, for us to start a livestock business going forward. I have bought 2 bicycles ( one for hiring business(kabaza), one to be used for home affairs),. I have also bought a martless and a blanket for me to sleep comfortably
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
my livelihood will change and I shall have all the basic things that I lack on my home
What is the happiest part of your day?
mainly in the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
mainly that of food as I do not have any land to farm
