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 goal is to start a business with my last transfer.My life has been reshape through Givedirectly program. Am happy that this great organization came to Rivercess. My life has improve many thanks to GiveDirectly for this great opportunity given to me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I was suprise when my phone alarmed. Givedirectly has done so much for me especially in my daily. God enlarge this great organization for the improvement. I believe God has finally answer my prayers.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My transfer was used to buy goods to sell. I also pay my children school fees. Part of the money was used to buy cement and food.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My first transfer was use to buy 20 bags of cement to improved my old house with part of my transfer and the balance money was use for my three children registration and school fees. I have developed a new goal. My new goal is to hire a contractor to brush a large space of farming land to support my family when Givedirectly shall have left the community.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate the help from Givedirectly. Givedirectly did well by making me to own money which i have never seeing. Givedirectly has selected recipients so fairly.That I think, they have done well. In my opinion what Givedirectly not done well is the cash out process we use part of our transfer for transportation and the stress in with drawing from the agent so immense. If only Givedirectly can bring the agent to us, i will be happy.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the help from Givedirectly, I have been able to hire contractors to brush my farm.I use to work some time as a daily hire for a little amount just to get my family daily needs especially food. Currently there is a lot of happiness in my household because, i can now afford and a daily stress has reduced by God grace through Givedirectly grant.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was in my village when I heard people shouting that givedirectly has sent our money, I when quickly to the network areas to check if I have received mine. To my almost surprise I was a huge amount of money in it. I was very much happy, I was happy because in my whole life I haven't received such of money for free. Before than I used to sale small small thing around my village the whole day just to get money to paid my children school fees and get food for them to eat. I am so 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 buy food for my family, I'm able to paid my children school fees, and I'm also able to improved my leaking roof.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I received my transfer I bought cement that costs 15,000LD to improved my house. I also bought enough of food for my children. I paid part of my children school fees. The rest of the money I bought additional materials for mu business.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The house my family live in right now is not in good condition. If I'm eligible to receive money from GiveDirectly, i want to build a new house and pay my children school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I was on the farm when GiveDirectly worker visited my town, i was hopping that they will come back and talk to me and give me phone. Right now I'm so happy that GiveDirectly worker interviewed me and give me phone and sim card. I'm so happy and praying that i should be eligible to receive money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My house is leaking and i don't have money to build a new house. The main problem I'm face with right now is i don't have money.