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?
Firstly my thanks and appreciation goes to the givedirectly family. I am so happy that I was enrolled on this program. My life has changed for the better, life been so hard on me in that to even get food for my family used to be very difficult for me. But I am grateful. Even sleeping place used to be a challenge for me. But now i am building a big house in my village. My children are all health and in school, I am so happy for that.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion givedirectly did very well in my life and that of my village. Givedirectly was able to enrolled almost the entire village. There are so many New houses with in my village all from the support from givedirectly. There's nothing that givedirectly has done well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to buy zinc four (4) bundles to build my house in my village. I also paid the workmanship for the project. I used part of my transfer to buy my children food and clothes.
2nd 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?
My previous goal is still in progress, which is my house project. I intend focussing on it, until its completed. Every other transfer will be spent on it for now until its done.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly has made me a man of my own. I now have a voice in my family, I will be a house owner soon, I no longer struggle to feed my family and a lot more. I'm indeed thankful to be a part of such a blessing. God bless them richly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer was spent on one bundle of zinc, one cartoon of zinc nail, a bag of rice and a pack of Maggi Cube.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($234 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was going on my farm early morning when I heard people shouting that givedirectly has sent our money, I quickly run to the network areas to check if I have received mine, luckily for me I saw a huge amount of money in it. I felt very happy and rejoicing that day. I was happy because I haven't seen people giving money to people free with out paying back. So for me to received such money is a blessing for me. I farmed for living. Life been so hard on me, to even get food for my family used to be very difficult for me. I am very happy that I was enrolled on this program.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life now is I'm able to provide food for my family, I am also able to buy Zinc for myself that I am really happy for. Many thanks to Givedirectly for their support.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I withdraw my money, I was able to buy a big mattress to sleep on. I also bought enough foodstuff for my family. I bought 2 bundle of zinc that cost 35,000LD.
Enrolled
access_time 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Living in a family house is so difficult interm of family conflict, therefore if I am qualified to receive this grant, I will use the money to build a house for my wife and Ito avoid the continues family conflict.
What is the happiest part of your day?
What brought me happiness in the last six months, when my wife give birth to our first child it really got me excited seen me been a father.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenge I am facing currently is the issue of dwelling place because the house I lived in currently is my mother house and my oldest brother always claiming that he is the one who own the property because he is the first son .
