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 moment i received the transfer i was super excited i couldn't believe it that i have been given such amount of money without actually working for it.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference will be owning a good shelter which is a house, with a smart sleeping place and furniture.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Thank you so much for enrolling me in this programme,yes i have received my first transfer and the moment i received it i thought of my porvety and i actually don't have a house so firstly i thought of buying the materials needed to actually build a house.
So far i have spent K165,000 for ironsheet, unfortunately i have been sick and i took part of the money to cater hospital bills,I bought sleeping matress as well at K52,000 ,two blankets at K42,000 and three bags of maize.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I would like to express my gratitude for being considered in this program. The money will be of great help to me. I will be able to buy iron sheets, timber. I will also use the money to buy matresses and beddings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am a happy person when I have enough food at home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge is food access. Our harvest is not enough to support us throughout the year.
