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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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I hope to expand my business before the end of the year.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am now a business woman in my town which was done by the help I got from Givedirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent mostnof my money on buying more goods to sell in mt yard along with paying my husband medical bill.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($232 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy that morning when I received an sms alert tell me that I have getting money from GD, I'm my old man was very excited that day, the first thought was to build my old age house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that things had improve for I'm my old man, looking at my age and to get such amount free of charge, this looks like I'm dreaming. I'm my old will be able to eat on time ,like before eating on time was a problem for us, i use to crack Palm nut and produce oil before we eat.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to Purchase two bundles of zinc and others house materials for the construction for the construction of my house .
Enrolled
access_time over 1 year ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"If i get tjis money i plan on completing my house project abd use the balance money and invest in petite buisness to keep up with the family, cus my eye sight is bad that i can no longer do farming work."
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am so happy the this program came to benefit us and i know that this joy will continue for a longer time.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My greatest challenge right now is the lack of money to plaster my house.
