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 and excited. I did not expect it . Now I will be able to do things i could not afford
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life would be to have a house with a cemented floor. I am very thankful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I want to do house maintainance to the house i am currently staying in. The house had mud floor. I have bought cement to be applied on the floor. I have also bought lime for plastering the house. I did not have chairs, therefore I have bought 2 chairs.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy that am part of this program. I have never had so much money in my entire life. Am really happy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon when my children are around
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Going to bed on an empty stomach. This are really hard for us
