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 am still working on my first plan. I don't have a new goal yet, not until I complete the previous one.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The money Givedirectly is giving to us is a great thing. I have not seen an organization do that before; they are doing so well with that aspect. I can't say anything about what they don't do well, because that thing does not exist.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I've decided to use my money on my son and myself school fees.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have always been self supported since i started schooling. If I receive this cash transfer, i will use it to complete my education and also for the education of my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my life in the last 6 months have been seeing myself surviving through the COVID 19 outbreak.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Since i graduated from high school in 2009, seeing all my friends that graduated from high school together all being a BSC degree holders now post a serious career challenge to me.