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'm hoping of established a business that will help me.life have been so much hard for me has a young person. I'm planning to buy a new motorcycle to be helping me and my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I'm hoping of established a business in the future that will help me and my family.gd has impacted in my life a lot that can not say anything bad about them. I'm so grateful to gd for their support toward me and my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm planning to get a new motorcycle for business I'm keeping my transfer until I can get the last one.Because I'm thinking of established a business with motorcycle for me to be able to build my build my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($232 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy that morning when my phone response with an sms alert tell me that I have getting money from GD, that identical day was like holiday to us, we didn't go on the farm that day.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that, i been in depth and was able to Pay back, now I'm free .Give Directly had make my life a new one in this town.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to pay back the community club money that i credited and also purchase additional room materials for my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I plan to build another house in Buchanan City, if any money left I will invest into small business to sustain the family in the future".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"Once there is life for me and my family I am always happy". There were several misfortunes during the period but thanks be to God my family and I are alive".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"I am making farm but it seems very difficult for me because there is no money which is my major challenge".