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 husband and I had a long time plan to build our own house, because presently the house we live in now is own by my father-in-law and is damaging on a daily basis, GiveDirectly cash transfer is very timely for me and my family welfare. The three transfer in question was all spend building materials and my children school fees. So in this direction I just want to extend my gratitude to the entire GiveDirectly family for their kind gesture towards my family feature. As I speak right now things are on course with me because all my kids are back in school and they are eating on time, my building project is in process.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is really doing very well for us by improving our livelihood.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money was spent on building materials and my children school fees.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 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?
I am working to complete my previous building project I started. The first transfer couldn't complete my work I started, only a few portion will be squeezed in to settle my children fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD does everything good, I have not seen anything bad yet in them neither their staff.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought Building materials for my house project and additional zinc to add on the previous ones. A portion of the money was used on my children fees and clothes for their Christmas.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Having a family without a house to live and staying with someone is difficult. I have been feeling so bad due to my situation. I felt very excited when I received the transfer. My husband and I have planned to build ourselves a house to stay with our children. During the enrollment process we didn't really believe that they were saying the truth. The day they distributed phones and sim cards was when we started to believe that GiveDirectly program is true. I am still happy for this opportunity because GiveDirectly program has made me to be able to build a house for my family and send my children to school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Life has been really tough for me and my family. Getting daily meals and better shelter for my family had been a problem due to financial constraints. The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving transfer from GiveDirectly is that I've never seen this kind of money before and now my life is about to become better. We can now afford good food for our children. I will start to do business to assit my husband take care of our family's needs.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have not had a place to live with my family and my children's tuitions had also been a stressful situation of my life.We are currently staying at the town chief's home because we don't have our own house. My husband have been sick for some time now and since he is the bread winner for our family, things have been a bit difficult. I'm extremely excited for the GiveDirectly program. Now I can be able to help my family. GiveDirectly program is about to change my life for the better. I bought zinc and some planks to build to a new house. I also bought some food and pay for the education of my children.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I get this money, I will make rice and bunny business, which is the business i used to do before, but it broke down due to lack of money; i will send my children to school and I will also build my house because the children are getting big and we all can't be in the same room.
What is the happiest part of your day?
By GiveDirectly coming in my town, I am happy. Because I was not expecting to see GiveDirectly here today, we have only been hearing about GiveDirectly; so we thank God for them and let God bless the people who giving the help.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Right now I don't have no money to buy food for my family and even money to pay my children school fees, except I cut palm and sell before my family can have food to eat. So by GiveDirectly giving me this money, it will help sustain I and my family; and it will also help me get my children in school , because they are getting big.
