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 receiving my recent transfer from GiveDirectly, I never thought about plastering my house. For the passed three years I have been working as an apprentice at a mechanic shop. After my training, I used my first two transfers and bought a motorbike that I am riding for business purposes. Now that I am self employed, my new goal is to plaster my entire house and do other renovations. Therefore, I used some of the money and bought six bags of cement as start up. Additionally, I used a portion of the money and bought a load of sand for the plastering. The remaining money was spend as workmanship. Thanks to GiveDirectly for this unique opportunity that is changing my life for the better.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has been doing an overwhelming job. It is because of GiveDirectly financial assistance that I am now self employed. Their farsightedness towards the needy is so much commendable. They have brought so much joyed and relieved to me. I will forever be grateful to GiveDirectly. Truly speaking, I have not seen anything wrong done by GiveDirectly. Thanks for the remarkable job done.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
After receiving my first two transfers, I used the money and bought a fairly used motorbike, and I am running it in the traffic on a commercial basis. Now with my new goal to plaster my house, and do other renovations, I used some of the money and bought six bags of cement. Additionally, a portion of the money was used to buy a load of sand. Furthermore, the balance money was used to pay the contractors. Now that my dreams are falling into place, I am very excited to be one of the beneficiaries of GiveDirectly financial program.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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?
I have been planning to buy a motorbike for business purposes. I want to earn money to take care of myself and my family. We have been going through a lot of difficulties in life. When I receive my first and second transfer from GiveDirectly, I withdrew the money and asked my sister to keep it for me. To generate more money and do some savings for the future, I used the money to buy a motorbike for transportation. I spend $950.00USD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion about what is not done well by GiveDirectly, I have not been able to see anything. I have seen so many good things that have been done for the poor and that are making them happy each day when they hear about GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I receive my first and second transfer I withdrew the money and give it to my sister to add the money up to buy my new motorbike which I spend $950.00US on. Using the motorbike for business purpose I believe that it is going to help me save money for the future of my children because I need them to acquire quality education for a better future and good jobs opportunities.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($272 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 very excited with in myself, because this was my first time receiving this amount of money in cash in my life.I begin to celebrate for the progress made in my life. I had some plan to do business, but unfortunately for me I never had the money to support my plan. So in this light I spend all my first payment into my business. Many thanks and appreciation to the entire family of Give Directly for the kindness.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life right now Im a business person, I able to provide for myself now.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to purchase dry goods to begin my business.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm a single man right now, if I'm fortunate to get some of this money, I will renovate my father and continue school
What is the happiest part of your day?
I was given a motorbike to run for commercial in July, upon getting this bike was very awesome for me, I was so glad.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Getting good education and better are my 2 two (2) biggest challenges right now.