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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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($280 USD)
access_time almost 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 do have new goal. My initial plan was to build a drugs store, which I've already started. The new goal I have now is to build a new house, and I'm working towards it.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing well by helping people to achieve some of their goals. Helping people who are financially unstable is a great help that we all can be greatful for. Because of GiveDirectly financial aid, we can proudly say we owned businesses and can support our family. So far, GiveDirectly is doing well in everything.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought building materials such as cement, doors, ceiling paint etc. to complete my ongoing project(building a drug store) By the time the month comes to an end I'll have a drug store running.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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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 build a decent apartment as soon as possible and leave this place I'm renting.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is an amazing organization, that can't be compare to any organization. Givedirectly have help me reached my goal, which was building my own house, My transfer is sent to me on time and safe.
In my own opinion, everything Givedirectly do is excellent.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have purchased cement, Ceilings and doors to start my project once I receive my last transfer.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"Honestly,I really been wishing to start a small business but I don't have beginning capital. If I recieve my cash transfer God's willing,I will start a small business of my own and manage it well because I am an experienced business person,with that I can be financially strong to take care of children needs"
What is the happiest part of your day?
"I never had money to pay my children school fees and that was quite disturbing.I got happy when I was selected to take part in a training few weeks back through which I earned some money to clear my children fees and I am greately overwhelmed"
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My major challenge has been finance.I have earlier on plan to start a business and send my children to school,but it's not possible because no money so that's my challenge right now."
