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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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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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 goal for now, I intend completing my previous goal which is my house project.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly does everything well, they have a very high standard.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
A huge portion of my transfer was spent on additional building materials like zinc, nail,and etc. A little portion of it was spent on provisions for my family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($291 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Oh wow excellent, I really knew this kind of question was going to come out. Beening old or new goals my major goal was to build my own house for my family and I.Traditionally in this town when you reach age 30 years old as man and married with children and don't have sleeping place for you and your family, people begin to look down on you. So I long been thinking about building my house and the money in question was very timely many thanks and appreciation to GiveDirectly for the timely intervention.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is really doing very well for our Communities by improving our livelihood.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend 80% percent of my money on purchasing building materials Zinc, nails and Cement and the balance 20 % percent was spend both on school fees and food for the betterment of my children future.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My children and I became homeless when my old house crumbled to the ground because of the heavy rainfall. However, when I received my transfer from GiveDirectly, I was very much overjoyed. I knew that I could use my transfer to built a new house for me and my family. GiveDirectly has provided shelter for me and my family when we needed a place to stay.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving payment from GiveDirectly is that I'm hopeful of building a new house for me and my family to move in very soon. In so doing, I am planning to buy three bundles of zinc and planks for this house project. This renewed hope has been the biggest difference in my daily life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Most of my recent transfer will be used to buy zinc and nail for my new house I'm planning to build. I will also use portion of my transfer to pay contractors to build my house. With this kind grant from GD, I will now become a proud owner of a new house. I feel much joy and stressed free because of this unique opportunity provided me by GiveDirectly.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will build a house and send my children to school upon me receiving the cash transfer.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When my wife give birth to our 5th child 3 weeks ago I was so glad, that have been my happiest moment i recent times.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Giving my children better shelter and sending them to school is my major challenge.
