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?
Before I started receiving payment from GiveDirectly, I had the dream of buying a motorbike in order to run on a commercial basis due to lack of tangible job that could bring forth income. However, since I started receiving payment from GiveDirectly I decided to save my money up to the third payment because I wanted to buy a brand new motorbike. On that note, I have not developed any new goal other than seeing my dream accomplished. Finally, after I received my recent transfer, I immediately rush to town to get my bike which I was able to buy. I am very excited to be self-employed today after been jobless for years. All thanks and appreciation to GiveDirectly for this financial opportunity.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has been doing well, from the selection process to payment time they have shown a great level of professionalism and transparency in reaching out to us the beneficiaries. They have done a commandable job. It is because of them I am self employed today. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for bringing my dream to reality. In my sincere opinion, GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With my long time goal of buying a new motorbike as a way of creating a job for myself and becoming financially able to take care of my family, since I started receiving transfers I decided to saved my money in order to accumulate the required amount for the bike. Happily, with my recent transfer I was able to add the money to my previous saving and I have bought the motorbike. Hopefully, with the income from running the bike, my life and that of my family will now change for the better. This thought bring me great Joy everyday. I am very fortunate to be part of this great financial program.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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?
My previous goal remains, which is to purchase a brand new bike. I'm keeping my transfers so that I can add everything up to enable me purchase a new motorbike.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is enabling me to accomplish my long awaited dream. I will soon be a brand new bike owner which will empower me to take good care of my family when commercializing it. There will be no need of me being stranded again or unable to shoulder my responsibilities as head of the home. I'm so much grateful for all that GD is doing. God bless them richly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My transfer will be be spent on purchasing a new bike, that will be after summing up my remaining transfers including this transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($265 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was sleeping and my senior brother told me to go and check his phone. When I checked mine I saw my massage from GiveDirectly. I was so excited. The reason for my excitement is that I am owning a motorbike for myself soon. I have been a daily contractor on my uncle's motorbike for two years. May God bless GiveDirectly for enrolling me on this life changing opportunity. This program is so unique.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is joy. I used to be sad most times because I had to ride my uncle's motorbike and get my report money before getting food to eat. This has been my means of survival. I will use my cash transfer from GiveDirectly to settle my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I cash out my most recent transfer and saved. I'm waiting for my remaining transfers to add it up and buy my own motorbike.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I intend to establish and run my own business when I receive my transfer.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The fact that God has been faithful in preserving my life brings me great joy. The coming of GD to my town as well bring me great joy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenge I'm faced with now is establishing something for myself. I am doing business for other people, generating more founding for them but I'm earning less. This keeps pressuring me to establish my own business but my major challenge is with get adequate finance.