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?
It was 8 am and I had just woke up from bed. I got prepared and took my farming tools as usual I reached, but I was a bit feeling reluctant. Not too long, I heard a loud noise with people shouting Givedirectly. I knew straight that Givedirectly has sent the money, but I was also wondering if I was among those that have received transfer. I immediate ran for my phone from where I hid it.
With the spirit of anxiety, I abandoned my trip to the farm. I went directly to the network site to check because we usually go to a separate place to communicate. Upon reaching at the site, I found out that I had a new message.
I saw that Givedirectly had sent my transfer and I was execited. Thank God for Givedirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent part of my transfer to improve my house. I am now preparing by purchasing some building materials to start a new construction. I will use the rest of the money to facilitate my home activities.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The transfer has brought a great difference in my life. With the money, I will be able to achieve my goal and improve my life. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for such a unique opportunity to change my life positively.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Challenge with my eyesight
My older sister once threatened to make sure that I don't complete highschool since our parents did not send her to school. ...
Challenge with food
My family abandoned me
What is the happiest part of your day?
Coming of GD
The coming of GD is like you're on a battlefront where you are already losing ground. You're about to lose hope. Then a savior emerges.
Life truly have been very miserable for me. Since the death of my father and later my mother, I have seen one misery after the other.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Go back to school
Was in school in China Aid
My late mother was my only source of support. Since her demise in 2017,... dropped since 2018.
Dropped due to o lack of support
I was in the 9th grade by then
