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 excited. I knew that the businesses i have always wanted to do but lacked capital will be possible now. And i have started the businesses and i am making good money. Thank you so much.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Being able to start a business with your support has been really the biggest difference in my daily life. At first, i had doubts if i could make profit from the business but the first day that i made a profit of K2500 was the turning point to believe in my business and give it full attention and commitment. I am very thankful for your support.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have always wanted to start a mobile money agent business as well as open a barbershop but could not find the much needed capital. When the transfer came, i used it to start the mobile money agent business. I have also bought a solar, battery, inverter and barbershop equipment. I have already started making profits; around K22,000 per day. Thank you so much for the support.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to receive these funds from GD. I will use these funds to build a house for my small family I will also buy food and kitchen utensils.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am the happiest when I have food and money in my home
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I mostly struggle to find money to buy food and fertilizer in my household. We are a young couple and it's really a struggle to find food
