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 previous goal was to buy a bike so that husband can run it as commercial to be able to sustain us and we have been working to achieve that. Our previous transfers were being kept and the recent one was added to it and we were able to purchase a bike.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly does everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer was added to the previous transfers to enable me purchase a bike. The remaining portion of the money was spent on my son's balance fees.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($285 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'v been having many other goals, but the first major goal was building my own house as a man for my family. I get many children and no good sleeping place for me and my family. Most of my money when on purchasing building materials for my up coming project. Not with standing just want to exstand my appreciation to Give Directly for the kindness to was me and my family wellbeing. Because this is first of is kind to see NGO sharing free money in cash that we never worked for again thank you GiveDirectly a will always be well for you and your staff.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is really doing very well for everyone in this county, by rebuilding our livelihood.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money in question was very timely and rewarding for me and.my children. All when on building materials.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I have been planning on how to start a business but there have been no way out; luckily for me I was eligible to be enrolled on the cash transfer program of GiveDirectly in my village. I was so happy when I heard from others in the village that our transfer has come from GiveDirectly, quickly I went and grab my phone and went through the message. I started to celebrate when I saw my transfer message.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have been worrying in the passed because there have been a lot of stress on me. My husband is not working. The stress on me taking care of the children alone.I have been faced with so many difficulties taking care of the children and trying to send them to school. I have planned to invest into business and built a house and send my kids to school but there have been no way out because of my financial problems. The greatest difference in my life right now is that my life has started to change to positive growth because of the transfer from Givedirectly. With this money, I will be able to send my children to school and build a house that I been planning to do.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have planned to invest into business with my first transfer and send my kids to school while waiting for my second transfer. Through this means, my money will increase and I will have enough funds to build the kind of decent house that I have planned to built for the comfort of me and my family. I am with two kids and my husband is not working, I am not also working. This has caused a serious stress for me and my family due to the limited support of me and my husband to our family. We are with smiles all on our faces because of GiveDirectly's help to see our dreams come true.
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have a desire of starting a business, but I don't have money now .With the cash transfer I will start selling food, like cold storage chicken and other meat.I have credited money from my mother to start a business before, It was going well but I had to pay back the debt. After I paid back, I had nothing left to continue the market because the money credit for the business was not much.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is today ,seeing Givedirectly here in my town gives me so much joy. I have been down for months because , there are some problems I have and want to solve, but I can't solve these problems because no money.I want to start a business no money. So hearing that Givedirectly is here and will be helping me financial makes me so happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am facing some financial constrain now which is causing me to be unproductive. We have been challenged with getting food for the family and money for the children school fees for .My husband is not working and the little money I credited to start a business was not enough and I had to pay back the debt. Right now we are faced with some financial problem.
