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 was so happy beyond belief
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now have good shelter to protect me from the rains am able to eat cause i also bought good with the transfer
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have used his money to fix my house which had no floor or door i used to sleep together with my livestock but all that is history i now started building a house that will be don soon
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This gift is actually a blessing for me
I will use it to buy fertilizer and maize
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?