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?
This money made my moment interesting and wonderful. It was a moment of joy for my whole household.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
We as a household are now able to have enough food in our family. I used to skip some meals not by choice but lack of it. Now i have it in abundance. Iam happy for it.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received this transfer i managed to buy iron sheets for my house which i have been building for a long time but i was unable to complete it due to financial problems. I also bought 3 bags of maize for my family for consumption during this lean season.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
With this money first and foremost I will buy land and build house. This house I am staying in now is not mine my mother's friend gave it to her and i am just been kept as a visitor in this village so this money will give me a permanent home I am craving for.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The time I am well and able to provide for my children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have epilepsy which hinders me in providing the welfare of my family since most of the times I am always unwell it take well wishers to provide for my family
