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 happy when I received my transfer. This is the first time to handle such amount of money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
First of all, I would like to thank GD for the opportunity. My life has changed for the better. I will now have a bigger house because of GD.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
All my life, I have been desiring to build a bigger house. My house is very small and leaks during rainy season. So I used the money to buy iron sheets.
My sleeping place is also not nice and I intend to buy mattresses and some kitchen utensils. I have saved a large sum of the money to support my house building project.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very happy and thankful to receive this money because I have never been in any program like this. I will use this money to fix the roof of my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest when I have sold peagon peas and I have earned money. I mostly use this money to buy food for my family and I am happiest when I have enough food for that day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardships that I face is poverty especially lack of food. I do not earn enough money to buy food that will be enough for my family. Another problem that I face is lack of proper housing. My house has a roof that leaks and it is uncomfortable during rainy season.
