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 excited when I received my money. It was like a dream come true that I will be able to satisfy my needs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Am an old person and it's very hard for me to find money. My life has changed for the better because I am able to buy my day to day needs.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I went to withdraw my money yesterday and I didn't have enough time to buy all I planned. So I bought Iron sheets, nails and matresses.
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me renovate my old house since it is grass thatched and would want to put an iron sheet roofed house. I also intend to use the money purchasing fertilizers so that I harvest enough yields next year
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I can afford to have a decent meal like meat and rice
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I lack money for some basic things like soap and food items since I am old. I also lack money for fertilizers which affects my production almost every year resulting in constant hunger
