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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My goal was to change the roof of my house. Years round, I have been living under thatch house. Everytime it rains the roof used to leak too much until the wall of the house almost fall. I am poor and I didn't had money to change the roof to zinc. So, when I received my last transfer, I bought three bundles of zinc to improve my house roof.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well for me. Just by giving me plenty money is something so well that this organisation has done. I do not even know how to appreciate GiveDirectly for this helped. When it comes to things done unwell by GD, I am not aware of any thing of such.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought three bundles of zinc with my last transfer. It has not been easy on me. All through, I have been living under thatch house that leaks too much. So, I felt tired of continuously living like this. When I received my last transfer bought three bundles of zinc and change the thatch over my house to zinc.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
attach_money
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My plan has been living in a zinc house. I have been living in a tarch house over eight years now. I have been wanting to transform my life but was unable due to financial difficulties. I am a farmer and have been suffering because I'm old now. Farming is so difficult but I have not choice but to do it just to have meals. Henceforth,GiveDirectly have come to change my living status in society and I am grateful them.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am very happy that GiveDirectly have change my living conditions. I lost my husband and now old to do farming works. GiveDirectly the reason for which I will be sleeping in a zinc house soon. I'm thankful to them.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my recent transfer to buy two bundles of zinc and zinc nails. I also bought food and saved the remaining money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
attach_money
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My new goal is to build myself a decent new house. Where I stay have been a challenge for me over the years and it has been my dream to have a house of my own.
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 spent on two bundle of zinc for my house project, a bag of rice and some other provisions for my household.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
attach_money
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer I felt so happy. At first I didn't know that I had money in my phone. I was in my kitchen preparing fufu to eat when I heard my neighbours shouting with excitement. I checked my phone. I was so excited when I saw my money. This kind of money that I have never seen my entire life. I was overwhelmed when I saw it.My grandson has been staying with me and I couldn't afford to pay his tuition. I'm so grateful for this opportunity. Hopefully, after receiving rest of the payments our lives Will get better.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Things have been difficult for me. I have been stressed. Feeling really bad that I couldnt afford basic things my grandson needs. Our house has spoiled and I couldn't afford to renovate or even build a new one. The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving payments from GiveDirectly is that, I am no longer stressed. I am so excited that I can now afford to provide enough food for my family. I feel relief that my grandson will go to school and become that future leader I aspire him to be.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am a single old woman. I have no one to assist me. I make fufu everyday to eat because I can't afford to buy a bag of rice. My grandson has been staying with me. I couldn't afford his tuition. I was so excited when I received my tranfer. I'm so grateful to God through GiveDirectly for this opportunity. I used some of my money to buy zinc. I want to build a new house. I always been wishing to see my grandson becoming a future leader. I will use some of my money to pay his tuition. If there's still a little amount, I will use it to buy a bag of rice and some clothes for my grandson and myself. Through this cash program our lives will improve.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I want to build my house and send my grandson to school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy because GiveDirectly came in my town to help me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenge I'm facing now is money business. I'm old and still making farm, it's not easy for me on the farm because my children are living far from me and I have to brush the farm everytime; so when I get this money I will pay people to be brushing my farm.