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?
I felt very happy when I received my transfer. I couldn't believe my eyes when I received my message. Because, this is my first time to received such an huge amount of money. My wife was more happier than me. Because we have been planning to do a business long time but we never had the means of raising funds. Now that we have received this transfer, we hope to use it for the intended purpose.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My financial stress have reduced. At least I have hope of starting a new business on my own that I think will change my family lives in the future. Many thanks to GiveDirectly for putting smiles on our faces.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Although I have not withdraw my money yet, but I decided to save huge amount on my mobile money account to start a new business for my wife and I. I'm planning to do a charcoals business, because charcoal is one of the fast moving commodities in our district. I also want to buy some food for my family and I with little portions of my transfer.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I am qualify to receive the cash transfer, my spouse and I will open our own small business to make more money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The only thing that makes me happy over the past 6 months is when I see my son and play with him on a daily basis. To be a father of a child that is healthy and lively is a moment of joy for me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The currently challenge we are facing as a family is we don't have finance to sustain ourselves adequately.
