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 money i was so happy. I have always wanted to make my house look decent with plaster but could not raise the money through farming. Thank you for supporting me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is when i harvested 10 bags of maize this ended farming season. I always struggled finding fertilizer but this year i was lucky to be included in the subsidized fertilizer program. In the past, i could only harvest up to 5 bags of maize.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy 6 bags of cement, 15 bags of maize, and kitchen utensils. I have bought the cement so that i apply plaster to my house to make it look decent. I have also used some money to pay for those applying the plaster
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am really grateful for being considered in this program. This means a lot to me. I will use the money to renovate my house.
I will also use the money to build a boysquarter where my children will be sleeping. I will also buy some bags of maize, bed and mattresses.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when I have enough food. This happen most during harvest season.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main challenge here is food. I always find it difficult to get food.
