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 money I was so happy this is because I knew how much it was going to help me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life right now is that I got relived from some of the things that had to be done around the house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent transfers on buying a mattress, and I managed to get bricks made because I am building a house.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I intend to use this money for constructing a modern house as the one I currently live in is grass thatched and badly leaks during heavy rains. I believe the money from this program will help me fulfil the dream of living in an iron sheet roofed house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy whenever I can afford to have a nice meal such as rice and chicken
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am always being hit by constant hunger because I lack money for fertilizers which affects my yields.
