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?
My new goal for my recent transfer is for me to start a new business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my mind GiveDirectly did well because they are helping me and my family money to improve our life and I am also trying to start business. As for me i have not seeing anything that GiveDirectly did not do well with.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am planning to start a new business so I am investing all my recent transfer in business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($234 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was going on my farm early morning when I heard people saying that the givedirectly money has come. I when at the network areas to check if I have received mine, luckily for me I saw a huge amount of money in it. I was so happy that day. I was happy because I haven't seen people giving money to people free with out paying back. And also I was happy because all the problems I have is coming to passed. My children school fees problems. My children where all out of school due to low income. But I am so happy that I was enrolled on this program. Many thanks to Givedirectly for their support.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life now is I was able to paid my children school fees and provide for my family. I so grateful to Givedirectly for their support
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I received my transfer I was able to paid my children school fees. I bought enough food for my family.
Enrolled
access_time almost 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Currently we are suffering, if we do received this cash from Give Directly we are going to change our house rooftop and also get involved into small business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
For the last six months as long as we are living we are always happy because when there is life there hope.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We are face with the issue that have to do with good sleeping area in this town and it's challenging for the family and I.
