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?
Yes, now may new goal is to send my grand children to school. Since I got this money i also decided to my grandchildren school fees to my agenda.Thank God I will be a help to educate my grandchildren.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does everything well they give me money to fix my house, make me to sleep on good mattress and and send my children to school. Well GiveDirectly have not done anything bad.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I intend spending my most recent transfer to renovate my house anď send my girandchildren to school. GiveDirectly may God bless you.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 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 lying down that early morning and I heard a huge shout in the community. I woke up and came out thinking there was something wrong. Upon reaching out, I saw people dancing and laughing; it was Givedirectly money that had arrived. I hurriedly hung my phone at the network area and my message appeared. I joined the group and we danced and celebrated. I was thanking Givedirectly in my vernacular.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My leg was swollen for about 3 months, I did not have money for treatment. Givedirectly money has helped me to regain my good health condition because I was really sick. The fact that I am walking well again is my biggest happiness.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I paid my grandchild school fees, I bought one bundle of zinc to build my kitchen, and one bag of rice to eat. I also bought candies, peanuts, cubes, salt, pepper and oil to start a new business. I spent some of the money on my health as well.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" Our first plan for the money is to fix the house. The house is badly leaking. Whenever it's raining we hardly sleep.
What is the happiest part of your day?
" I have not being happy since until today I heard that you people coming to give us money. When you don't have money no happiness. I was on a funeral where my granddaughter died when I got the good news. So I am very happy today".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" My first problem is the sleeping place. The house is leaking. When rain is falling all our things can get wet. As you can see, we have all these tubs and buckets here because of the rain. It better to have good place to sleep, then you will not get sick, and you can find food for your family".
