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 planned to pay my children school fees and put some of the money in my power saw business. I didn't have any other plan before receiving this transfer.The money help me to fix my power saw by buying the materials for it.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly have done so well for me this is rhe first time an organization have kept their promise by giving us money. The money i got from GiveDirectly has helped me to start my power saw business and pay my children school fees. I tell GiveDirectly thank you so much.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought materials for my power saw so i can resume my business i was doing before and i also pay my children school.fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was overjoyed when i went nexwork area and saw the message, i thought i was left out but the transfer message make me to dance.I received the money with too much joy because i didnt have money to pay my children schools fees . But thank God the money came worriness have left me and now my children will go to school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that my most worries are over I my wife will be able to star a business just in case the hustle is rough we will be able to take something from the business. Thank you GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend some of the money on children school fees and the rest of the money i gave it to my wife to start business.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to build my house and get myself engage into business
What is the happiest part of your day?
"Apart from being in good health, I can't remember being happy in the past 6 Months. To be frank with you, since the past 6 Months, it is today I think I am happy because of the news your organization have brought to me".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"I have children and don't have the hand right now to get them in school. I have to operate power saw to cross cut stakes for people who are burning charcoal just to make ends meet. When I don't cross cut stakes for people to burn charcoal it means that me and my family will not have anything for that day".
