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 ($279 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Darlington, before GD came, I planned to build a house of my own but could not be realized due to lock of funding. My entire life had been farming and my farming have not yield any positive result, even products sales could not start a house. I was enrolled as a recipient on the GD program and received my first, second and third transfers. With the first, second and third transfers, I can now start to build a house of my own.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I want to take this time to say a very big thanks to Give Directly for services rendered us during the entire enrollment process. In opinion, you was very transparent during the process and your jobs were done excellently.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
3 bundles, gas 7 gallons to saw the planks, I was able to buy three (3) bundles of zinc, wire Niles, zinc Niles, paid people to cut the Sticks and bought seven (7) gallons of gas to saw planks to start building my house. I was also able to comfortably buy enough food for my family. Thanks to the entire Give Directly family for the level of support.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My new goals are to build a house and send my children to school, cultivate a larger farm with cocoa and rubber instead of just plantain and cassava for feeding. I have lived in a thatch house all my life, my children have never been to school before because I couldn't afford to sponsor them. Now all that is about to change, thanks to GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Giving us transfers to change our lives and giving us hope for tomorrow is mkre than enough. What more could we ask for? It is so overwhelming what GiveDirectly does for us and as sucb there's nothing they're not doing well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have purchased additional zinc and planks for my new house. In the soonest possible time, I intend to kick start my building project. I have also bought some food for the house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($263 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My children were out of school because of lack of finance. So, receiving transfer fund from GiveDirectly at this difficult point in my life makes me so happy. Also,I have been living in a very deplorable house made with thatch roof.
During raining season my family and I suffered from wetness and cold due to leaking roof.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has improved, since GiveDirectly started sending me money. Before,I could not afford the cost of building a better shelter for my family.
Also my kids could not go to school because of lack of finance, With GiveDirectly financial aid my kids are now in school. I am able to build a better shelter that will keep my family warm and safe during raining season. I am so much thankful to GiveDirectly for helping me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My family and I live in a very deplorable house, During raining season,we go through allot of difficulties resulting from the poor quality of my house roof. So, when I received my money I bought a bundle of roofing sheets to roof my New house upon completing the elevation process. Also, I paid my kids tuitions and paid my daughter medical bills.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use my transfer to build my house and send my children to school. I did not go far in school because of the lack of money and I don't want my children to be like me because if they're educated and I get old, they'll be able to help me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Even though things are difficult with me, when I call to Fish Town where my spouse is and they inform me that she's making little improvement, it brings me joy and happiness.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I'm currently in debt. My spouse have been sick for the past 6 months and has been operated on twice. All through, I spent all of the little resources that I had and also went about crediting just for her to get well. So, lack of finance is a major challenge for me.
