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 because GD had fulfilled it's promise to give me money. Using the money I have also managed to build a small house, buy food and some clothes
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was sleeping on a mosquito net and now I am able to sleep on a mattress and I am happy
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the money to buy 22 iron sheets for a new house, I have also bought some clothes and beddings
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money to me means taking good care of my children, buying all necessary things that were not readily available in my house for instance I'll buy my children better blankets and better clothes too. Finally i will also be able to take good care of my wife.
What is the happiest part of your day?
For the last six months i really haven't been happy but still more i do get happy when i find money from my casual labour so i use it to help my mother and also buy food for my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I face a lot of challenges, i do also get help but it is not enough. So with the coming in of GD it will help me reduce certain challenges such as finding good food for my family. I have already burnt bricks to build a new house and i am sure this money will also help me buy iron sheet to help eliminate that challenge of no proper accommodation.
