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 house project is still in progress, notwithstanding I also purchased some food items for commercial purpose.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly does everything well in my opinion, they are a blessing to lives.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
It will be spent on 15 bags of cement to plaster my house the rest will be used on workmanship.A portion of that money was also squeezed in to purchase vita and other provisions for commercial purpose.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
my new goal is to invest more in business. When the second transfer was sent, I decided to buy additional goods with a portion of the transfer so that I can have a source of income when Give Directly Program is over. However, As soon as the business starts to increase, my focus will be on my kitchen and house renovation.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is doing well to impact my life positively by giving me the transfer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought supplies for my business, zinc and cement to renovate my house and kitchen with my recent transfer.
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?
It was one morning when a recipient from the town decided to go to where we normally access network to make a call, after the axercise it down on him to check his account, that was when he noticed that transfer has been sent. He hurriedly ran to the town square and informed everyone, the entire town ran to check theirs. The happiness became contageous it spread throughout the town, right in the midst of the celebration my son who is my trustee arrived and I hurriedly give him my phone to go and check, I was curiously awaiting him. When I spoted him from afar, looking at the countanance of his face, I knew definitely that mine was also there. I was overwhelmed with great joy, and joined my neighbours in the celebration.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
It has been my dream as an old lady to enjoy comfort before my dismiss from earth. I have always loved to see my house look decent and presentable, but the resources has always been limited. I'm grateful to God for Give Directly that has made my long awaited dream becoming a reality.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I intend making my house look decent for the sake of my comfort as an old woman. My recent transfer will be spent on ten bags of cement to plaster my house. The remaining portion of my transfer will be spent on a bundle of zinc to build my kitchen that was broken down weeks ago by a heavy storm.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"If I get this money I will add up my small business and make it bigger by completing my shop that I started building but put a stop due to lack of fund, will use the remaining money to renovate my house."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"The good health of my children and I, was hospitalised almost a year but I am grateful that since this year started I have never been to hospital.:
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My struggle right now is finance, since my husband died I put a stop to lot of ongoing projects because he was our bread winner and his passing has brought a set back to my children and I."
