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 excited and very grateful for the money...The money meant a lot to me and my household as it will change our living standards..We are forever grateful and thankful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that we now have enough food for the entire household..We have new beddings and clothes..Also we will be able to improve our house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
She used the cash to improve the roof of her house by buying iron sheets and cement..She also purchased fertilizer and some beddings as well as clothes
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very happy that we are going to be in this program. I believe that I am very lucky that you have visited my household. I am looking forward to receiving these transfers.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest when I have worked in my maize field and I have a good harvest.Sometimes I sell this maize so that I can buy other things that my family needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardhship that I face is poverty, lack of food and poor housing. My house is in a very bad state so I will use some of the money to build a house.
