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 the transfer i was super excited and grateful,i really didn't believe this programme exist untill i received the cash and thank you so much Givedirectly.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The different is I now have adequate utensils used for cooking and owning a fridge makes me feel like i accomplished what my heart always desires,i now drink cold water considering how Mangochi district is l'm happy i bought something i never thought i could afford.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have electricity in my house and for the past 5 years i have been wanting to buy a fridge but my financial status was pulling me back since i couldn't raise the needed amount,i was so happy when this opportunity found me because i then new that my dream will come true,so as soon as i got the transfer i bought a fridge and kitchen utensils all the desired kitchen unit i now have them.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am excited to receive this money as it will change my life so much to the better. My husband went to South Africa a few years ago and he barely sends any money to support the family. I am the only one who has to provide for the family as such it is very hard for me as i don't work and i don't do any business. It's not easy to find money even as little as K100 to buy soap. I will therefore invest this money into farming so that i should harvest more maize next year. I will use the money to buy at least 6 bags fertilizer and seeds. I believe this will make me yield over 100 bags of maize next year which will last for a year into another harvesting period.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I do not have a specific time which i would say is the best time for me in a day. It varies depending on the situation. Some days I would say am happy at night to see the children at home but sometimes it also pains to see them going to bed without food. So, for me i would say I am happy when i have food for the family as I know I have fulfilled my obligation as a parent
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of marriage love. My husband only comes back home after 3 or r years and he does not even stay much. Sometimes he can only stay for a week and then he goes back. I just feel like i am not married as i am always staying alone and i do not enjoy conjugal rights as a married woman. I also know that he is seeing other women in South Africa but i am just staying here waiting for him. This is an emotional torture for me
