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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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My main goal is to repair my power saw by buying parts for it. I have a power saw I bought to do my coal business but it spoiled since than I've being thinking how I will get money to repair it. Now that I've received money i am going to repair my power saw.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has surprise us by doing good that will forever be on my mind and i will sing there praises everywhere because i can now send my children to school and do other things.with the transfer I've received.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I added money to my coal business and will buy parts for my power saw which is very helpful to me.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I live in a house that I am not satisfied with because my heart is not please living in this house. When I get my transfer, I will firstly build a new house for me and my grandchildren. The house that I intend to build must have facilities that I will be satisfied with. At least when I am not alive, my grandchildren can also benefit from it.
After building my house, when there is any money left over, I will invest in a business because by doing business I will still be having money to keep taking care of me and my grandchildren.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Although things have been tough for me since the beginning of this year because of my age, but I am very grateful to God for the gift of life. Everything is not fine but I thank God for my life, and this makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Presently, I am the Town Chief but because of my age, I can't attend programs and ceremonies that are held in distant towns, like I used to because I don't have the strength like when I was younger. I have to take my own time to go to these programs or most times, don't attend them. This is a serious challenge for me because I am not actively involved with unfolding activities amongst my kinsmen again. To even work on my farm now, is a serious problem for me but I just have to force myself because if I don't do it, me and my grandchildren will die of hunger.
