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 so excited and I praised God for that. My son who has been desiring to go to South Africa was also very happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have finally found piece of mind. It was really hard for me to make both ends meet. I didn't have a reliable source of income to generate transport money for my son who went to South Africa. I am so thankful for recieving the transfer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy mattresses and food. I gave a large sum of my transfer to my son who has used it as transport to South Africa. He has been desiring to go that side to look for piece works and I am very happy that GD came to his rescue.
I have also saved part of the money so that I can be used to buy my day to basic needs.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
For me receiving this money is a blessing. As you can see I am very old and I am a widow. I have too many problems but my biggest one is accomodation. I do not have a proper place to sleep so I will build myself a smart house and buy smart beddings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon because I get to interact with neighbors which makes me forget about my problems.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is 'death.' Death robbed me everybody I loved. It took away my husband and all my 10 children.
