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?
My new goal is to go back to school apart from what i planned previously that i wanted to build a hlouse with this transfer. When i received the money i decided it will be best to go to school because when im educated i will be able to take care of my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly make our lives change, like im able to go back to school and build my own house. I couldnt do it on my own. I am grateful to GiveDirectly and tell the organization thank you.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I pay my school fees and bought zinc and cement with the balance.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was on my campuus by 2pm when i received the message.i smiled because my heart leapt for joy..I wanted to pay my school fees and didn't have money but when the message came i knew i could go back to school to continue my education again. I collected the money and pay my school fees in so happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that every day i wake up knowing that i am able to go to school.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I pay my school fees and uniform, bought zinc because i want to build my house and i kept small money..
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
What I plan to do with the cash is to use 50% of the cash to build a spacious house that can accommodate my grandmother and me while sleeping in separate compartments. I also plan to use the remaining 50% of the cash to establish a business that will produce more profit I can use to provide adequate food for my twin kids.
What is the happiest part of your day?
What has brought me happiness and joy over the past 6/months is, back in August of this year, my Aunt called on my grandmother phone informing me that I and my twin kids will be moving to the capital city to live. With this, I feel I will have access to more opportunities to live a better life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenges I am facing currently are living in a family house where my family and I are all sleeping in one room that isn't spacious. My spouse also doesn't provide food for me and the kids on time. With this, I have to do casual Labour on people farms to earn money to provide adequate food for the household. That which is not health-friendly for my body.
