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 goal is ensure that my children continuously go to school, paid their school fees on time and there should be any other proplem on my way that will make them drop
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am thankful to be part of Givedirect assistance program in our town.
This program make me to doing things for myself today and now I am able stand on my own
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I withdraw the money, I bought two bundles of zinc, parks of nails, paid school fees and I bought food for my children to eat
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 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?
My goal is to rebuild my house because it is not in a good condition anymore, the house has been built since 17 years ago and all the materials used at that time have already spoiled and the house is breaking down gradually. I know with GiveDirectly help, my dream of rebuilding this house will surely come to pass and my dream will finally come true.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well by being fair and straight in their processes, they are also helping us unconditionally without any strings being attached to it, they are kind and patient during interviews with us. GiveDirectly is doing everything well, there is nothing they are not doing well in this town in my opinion.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my recent transfer to buy zinc and other building materials to start my house project, I also paid my three children school fees and the remaining amount was used to buy food for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($283 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 happy because when someone give you some things, you have to be happy about it, especially some things that you don't expect to receive.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My major work have been burning coal and farming, through which I been struggling to pay my children school fees and support to my home.
But now, I have some money and so I have reduced burning coal which is the hardest things work.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to pay my children school fees, bought households items and used the balance to renovate the house I am living in now
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
As a woman living in a polygamous household, I have more to do with my transfer. Firstly, I will pay all my children fees in school for this Academy year. Currently, I have two of my children living with me here and the are attending the school Votor. I know that educating them will mean a lot for my future. Secondly, I will change my house to dirt bikes and put new because the zince is old now and is leaking whenever it rains. As you can see, the house is built of mud and is old now. I will buy my floor mats, mattress and wood bed because they are what I have been wanting for so long and owning them will bring pride in my life. I am shame now to take my friends in my room because of the sleeping place. Lastly, I will start a small business to keep sustaining my household from the profits I will generate from the business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
GivieDirectly staff stopping here in this town today make me so happy. We were hopeless because GiveDirectly has been carrying out transfer in all our neighboring villages and just passing by this town, so we feel that we are left out of your program. Today, I am so happy to here all the good things GiveDirectly will be doing here from you people in the town hall meeting, I must assured that our life will never be the same, there will be some level of development here. I am not speaking for everyone, but my household.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My main challenge now is food because the harvest from my farm is not sufficient to take my household throughout the year. The land here is depleted and rice can not grow well on the soil here. The birds also damage the portion that come up. Finance is also my challenge because school will soon open and I need 3000 LBR (20 USD) to register each of them so that is 6000 LBR ( 40 USD) for the both of them, but I don't have that cash now and expecting school to open on November 1 2021 so I am worried now.
