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 grateful because we used the money to buy medicine when I was sick.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed because I am now better.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
We spent the money to pay for hospital bills and also bought bags of maize
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very happy for this fund, I want to use the fund to improve my house. I will use part of the fund to go to big hospital in town to get expert medical attention.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Sadly I am usually not happy but atleast I can afford a smile in the morning for being alive
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have been sick for almost 3 years and for all those years I did not farm on my own. I have sell what I accumulated lately only to have my farm made.