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 is still in progress which is my house project. I decided to build three bed rooms house and I'm buying the materials gradually to comerce my project.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly has been a source of hope and inspiration to us. They have helped us achieved our goals in life and we are humbled. This would have taken a decade if it had been I alone, but seeing my dream speeding up in becoming a reality is a huge success for me and I'm overwhelmed with great joy!
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer was spent on One bundle and eight sheets of zinc, two tin of gas, and the remaining portion was directed to paying people to cut my house sticks and saw my planks.
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?
I wake up early morning, trying to go on traffic. I later heard people shouting that givedirectly has send our money, I didn't believe it, I quickly when at the network area to confirm if it's true. Luckily for me I saw a huge amount of money in my account. I was so much happy and rejoicing that day. I was happy because, in my whole life I have not received such money for free without paying the back. And also I was happy for the money because I was owing people Motobike money, if it was not for givedirectly, where could I get money to pay the people money!! That's why I was happy. I quickly called the people I was owing and I paid their money right away. Many thanks to givedirectly for their support.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is now is, I am not owing anyone anymore in my life. I am free now to passed anywhere. Because of the money I was owing I use to keep myself in door. And now I am having my owned Motobike as well. My life has changed for the better.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I withdraw my money I was able to paid back the money I credited to buy my Motobike. I also bought food for my family.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
For the past six months, my mother-in-law has been sick and hospitalized. With this, I had to use the money I had in saving for my schooling to pay her medical bills.
Me and my household currently live in my father's house which is not spacious.
Against these backdrops; if I am qualified to received the cash transfer, I will use 50% of transfer to pay my school fees and use the balance 50% to build a house for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Back in July, I was riding on a motorcycle along with friends to Boe town to attend a funeral service. While on our way, we had a terrible accident which led to my friends sustaining severe injuries. I was the only one who didn't sustain any major injury on that faithful day which brought me so much joy and happiness.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
After using all the money I had in saving to pay medical bills for my mother-in-law for the past six months; I am now challenged with the lack of cash to do back to school, and build a shelter for my family.
