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?
I don't have any new goals, because I already had a goal before receiving the transfer, so I decided to continue with my old goal, which is to buy some goods start a business that will be very helpful to my family and I.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly can help people with money, so they can be able to build house for they and their family, send their children school and do business. GiveDirectly don't take food nor water or anything from people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
What I am planning to do with my money, when I withdraw my money, is to keep it till I receive the rest of the transfer, to buy some goods to start my business, that will be very helpful to my family and I.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I would use portion of the Cash Transfer to start dry fish business in the quarter I'm staying in because, no one sells it and its essential.
The reason I'm thinking of such is because when I use the money it won't produce more money.
Therefore, I'd rather have it invested in business.
In addition to the fish, I'll also include some spice like pepper and vita because people buy them almost everyday."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"My father is staying in Zwedru, working as a building contractor.
Just last week, he sent me a cash transfer of LRD $2,000 through mobile money from his earning.
In recent times, this has been my most exciting moment!
With the cash transfer that was sent to me, I was able to invest it into a saving club for an interest at the end od this year.
I'm also extremely excited today because of Give Directly Cash Transfer that I've been informed of; it gives me so much hope!
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"Money is a serious problem for me, because, I'm currently not involved with any business or job that generates something on a daily basis to take care of myself.
This is a challenge that leads to another issue which is insufficient food at home!
We barely have a proper meal to eat everyday!
My spouse is the only person who's doing something for the family and it is a very hard labor.
He goes to the gold mines everyday and he only gets paid on weekends.
So, our entire situation is challenging at the moment!
