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?
The recipient was in disbelief cause she never thought of ever having such money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient now has enough food clothing for her household she's very greatful
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used the transfer to buy blankets and mattress cause those are the things she always wanted
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use the money to build a way much better house as the one I currently live in is small; dilapidated and grass thatched. I want to build an iron sheet roofed house with a cement floor so that I can be mopping it
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I can afford to cook a nice meal for my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I lack money for food and other basic home items and I rely heavily on casual labour which is often difficult to get
