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?
RE: Yes i do have some new goals.
One is to build a house of my own which i have already purchased zincs and some bricks for the construction of the house.
Am also planning to startup a new business here with some of my transfer inother to keep me on my feet even after givedirectly leaves.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
RE: Givedirectly is doing amazingly well for not just me but a lot of people out here.
There are lot of good things that are happening now in my community and it's all thanks to givedirectly for this cash transfer program.
Because, before the coming of givedirectly if i don't go on traffic as a motorcyclist my family could not eat but now i can sit home without going any where and have cash just from my charging business.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
RE: I spend the most of my recent transfer on purchasing zincs for the construction of my house, and i have also start my first business which is charging electronics.
To start this business i purchased generator from my transfer.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I am a motorcyclist who work for a friend without getting paid. When I receive my transfer from GiveDirectly, I will use portion of it to buy a used motorbike for myself and the remaining money will be use to build a house for my family".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"In the last 6 months nothing has make me happy because I have lost three of my closest family members".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"The major challenge my household is currently facing is lack of food, I am a motorcyclist, but these days traffic is not running like before. To get food for my family on a daily basis is a serious challenge".
