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 didnt have any new goals my goal was to fix my house and the kitchen before receiving this transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly help me so much by giving money me money, i had plans but no funds to carry out the plans i had . GiveDirectly help me to do those things i want to do.she promise and fulfill it now we are so happy thank you GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spned my most recent transfer on school fees, i bought zinc to renovate the roof of the house.
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 went to network area to get my message i was dancing and shouting when i saw it. My worries started when i saw my house in a deplorable condition. I couldn't wait to collect the money quick so i could fix my house .I really appreciate GiveDirectly for helping me to solve our problems.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that some of my problems are being solved.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zinc,, pay school.fees and bought my children uniforms,
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I receive this money I will build my house wich will bring joy to me because my house broke down and I moved with my family in my mother's bedroom. There where everyone of us sleep.
I am not satisfied with the condition I'm in now.
The money I earn from the farm we make is not enough to build a house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last six months, what has brought me joy and happiness is when my child recovered from her sick bed in the month of May 2021. It brought me so much joy and happiness because I lost my one of my daughters in January 2021 and when she got sick I was worried about losing her but by the grace of God she recovered from the sick bed.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The hardships I'm facing now is money.
Since my house broke down I have been struggling to get money and rebuild it but there's no money and I don't have any means of getting money.
The money I earn from the farm is not enough to build a house. I use the on food.
I feel so bad sleeping with my mother in her room along with my family.
