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?
The moment I received transfers I was happy because all of my problems would be solved.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life today I that now I have money, I didnt before so it made things very difficult for me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the transfers by buying a matress, fertilizer, and bought some bricks.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means so much to me. I am tired of living in a house with a roof made of grass, this time I will surely buy iron sheets and enough food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon. This is because this is the time I get to share good times with my neighbors and my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been wanting to own a good house but not having resources to help me build the house. I depend on farming but it is not enough to build me a house.
