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. This has never happened to me before
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that I can afford my needs
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I started buiding a house and have bought all the required materials for finishing the house, roofing nails, timber, cement, and window and door frames
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means a great deal to me. I am old and live alone. I struggle to farm to have food on my table. I do not have a descent sleeping place and I can't remember the last time I ate meat. I will do all these things once the money is here
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am the happiest when I have food and money in my home
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I do not have enough clothes weddings and I am unable to eat good meals
