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 very happy and greatful for being part of the programme, i danced with joy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now have peace of mind knowing that now i will farm without any difficulties as i can now afford bags of fertilizers which by myself i could not afford.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am a farmer and it is from farming that i feed my family with as well as find extra money from. When i recieved the money, i went and bought 3 bags of fertilizer in advanced as well as rented a land so that i have more land to farm.
I have also purchased bricks to build my children a boys quarters. My kids are nolonger children and by custom they need to sleep in a different housing.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Am excited and I believe I will build a bigger house for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening because I spend time with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Doing piece works to earn food for my family and sometimes I could not earn enough money
