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 is to complete the payment of the motorcycle am using for business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly is doing everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Am using the transfer to pay debts.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($279 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Yes, I had to buy my motorbike and give my wife money to sell
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is doing well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my money on my motorbike and a small business for my wife
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received my transfer, the transfer has helped me start a business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving transfer from Givedirectly is that, my life is improving. I was able to start paying for a motorcycle that, I will use for business to sustain my family and I.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I started a business with my transfer.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This recipient says he plans to build house and at the same time invest some of the cash in to a business to improve their living condition, if he is successful in getting the cash.
What is the happiest part of your day?
He said for the last 6 months, happiness and joy is his position as family because his family has life and good health.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
He said there are many challenges, but the major challenge that bringing him down as household is the lack of cash.
