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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD
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?
First, second and third money was used to buy two bags of 25 kg bags of rice, Clothes, paid my children school fees with part of the transfer and save the balance.The last transfer, i was able to developed a new goal. I bought one ten inch matress and two bundles of zinc to improve my old house.Life had been very difficult since my husband abundant me and the children but now, with all of the money i received from givedirectly, my hardship have reduced. Thanks to givedirectly for the money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate Givedirectly for giving me money to take care of my family. All the steps went well. Thanks to givedirectly for the gift.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the last transfer, i bought one ten inch matress, two bundles of zinc and paid my children school fees. Since I started receiving the money, my hardship have reduced, i am always happy in my community especially when I am with my children because, i can now afford to sustain my family.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am a farmer. Things have been so hard on us. I could hardly afford my children tuition. I live in a family house. Sometimes I get assistance from family members. The house I live in leaks. It's not in a good condition. I have been hoping to build a new house. But have been unable due to lack of money. I am so grateful for this opportunity. My I've will not be the same again.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly is not doing anything unwell. It's cash program is a dream come through. I am so grateful that. My life will now improve for the best.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was so excited when I received my payment. I bought a bundle of zinc. I also bought some food items. My life will never be the same again after this cash program.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my first transfer it was like a dream. I was in my kitchen finding food for my children. I overheard a huge noise on the other side of the town. I was wondering what was going on in the town. When I try to get there it was all about givedirectly transfer that has hit the town. I quickly run to the network area to check out mine.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life now is that I'm about to have a house with zinc. all of my children are also in school. I just bought two bundles of zinc to start with my house. I'm awaiting the next transfer so can start a business that will help me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
A huge of my transfer was spent on my house project. I also bought some provisions for the house. I'm deciding to buy a few bundles of zinc to start with my house. I also pay my children's tuition for this academic year. I'm awaiting my next transfer so that I can start a little business.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"When I receive any transfer from Give Directly, I will use some of the money to establish a business that will sustain my family and the rest will be used to build a house.
In 2019 my husband divorced me and left all of the children with me. After he made his decision for divorce, he threw the children and me out of the house without a place to stay. After months of sleeping with friends, one of his brothers decided to give me a room in his house for the children and me to stay".
What is the happiest part of your day?
One time I went to a neighbouring village to visit a friend and I heard them discussing about the positive impact of Give Directly. During their discussion, they said Give Directly give Financial aid to people without any condition attached. This news brought me so much excitement and hope. I was excited because I believe receiving money could help relieve the hardship I am faced with as a single mother"
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Financial hardship is a major constraint for me.
On many occasions my children go to bed without a meal. At times I have to beg neighbours for food before we eat. All these are happening because there is no other source of income and I am unable to engage into large farming as a single mother. I am mostly engaged with a little cassava farming as a means of providing food for the children but they are mosty destroyed by pests because I am not able to protect the farm from them t by surrounding it with fence".
