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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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($243 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I want to see myself living in a new and more comfortable house, this will bring me so much joy and happiness because since my husband passed i have been fending for myself and i have longed for a better house but as a widow, i couldn't afford to do so, thanks to GiveDirectly that i can now in a few months have a more decent house for myself.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly cash transfer program is a very good program and they are doing well at it, imagine, a widow like me being able to build a house for herself all because GiveDirectly has given me the opportunity to do so.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My plan for my most recent transfer is to grow my farm by adding more crops and paying for labour because it's my farm that has been sustaining me so far and by growing it will sustain me even more.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I was not hoping on anything because this program. Only God can give my heart desires. I hope to achieve long good health because my life has been taking out of total suffering.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD is doing well for me. Things has changed my life is improving. This program is like a present from God to me am grateful to God for being a part of this program.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money I received from Givedirectly I bought two and half bundle of zinc for $18.000LD. I also used $5.000 for round poles. I kept $15.000 for workmanship. The balance I bought food.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 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 goal for my recent transfer is for me to build my house because.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my mind GiveDirectly is doing well for me because I am old now and need somewhere good to live and with the help of GiveDirectly I will be able to build my house. I have not seeing anything that GiveDirectly did not do well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my recent transfer to buy Zinc, Nails and Woods for the construction of the house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($232 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My name is Mary James, a dweller of Juludoe town. I was home when my trustee came to my house to have me informed about the transfer, upon hearing this great news, I felt very glad because I needed money to improve my life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Before I started receiving the transfer, I have been struggling in my old age to sustain myself. However, I have to farm but now I feel relaxed because I'm about to build myself a decent house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my recent transfer to buy zinc for my house project, clothes and food.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"The house that I'm living in now is old, I want to build a new one because it doesn't look safe for me anymore. Another portion of the money will be used to buy some house materials".
What is the happiest part of your day?
The last six months have not been good with me, so I didn't experience happiness that I can remember now".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"The major challenge for me now is the lack of money, I want to get money to build a new house and buy other things for my wellbeing".
