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 beyond joyful and when i recieved the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now know that i will have a house soon and i am very happy and greatful because this was something that i could not have accomplished by myself
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i recieved the money, i used the money to buy iron sheets for my home. I bought 24 iron sheets and also paid a build to start making bricks for my house that i plan on buying. The remaining i used it to purchase a mattress and blankets.
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The program means a lot to me. As a family, we are struggling to make both ends meet. Currently, my husband is at Mangochi Boma where he is doing some piece works. I feel like I will do more with the transfer. I will be able to renovate my house and buy iron sheets.
I will also buy kitchen utensils, clothes and new beddings for my household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when I have the money. I feel at ease because I can do more with the money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My house is not in good shape. The house leaks during rainy season making it so difficult to live in.
