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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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I will be able to buy few goods like slippers, plastic buckets, soap and other goods to start my business. I was also able to buy food for the children. Thanks to the entire Give Directly family for the support.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I want to take this time to say a very big thanks to Give Directly for services rendered us during the entire enrollment process was very transparent. You did a great and excellent job.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Wanted to start a new business, Grace, before GD came, I planned to start a new business but could not be realized due to lock of funding. My entire life to sell was my dream. I was enrolled as a recipient on the GD program and received my first and second transfers. With the first and second transfers, I can now start a new business that will substance my family..
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"Financial hardship. I don't have the capacity or potential to work which have caused to doing hard labor work on people's farm to earn food for survival and generate resources."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"At a moment when I had no communication and was surprised by my spouse with a brand new touch-screen, I got happy, it brought me joy in life."
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I will used the cash transfer to build house and make business."
