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?
No new goal for now. My previous planned remains as saving all of my money and start my own business at the end.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done lots of good things for me and my family. By given me money to help move my life forward. I feel empowered by the support I received from GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Although I have not cash out my money yet but I'm intending to wait on third and fourth money to start my own business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($267 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received this money. I had a planned of building myself a house long time ago but I never had the finance to do it. So when I received the money, I decided to fulfill my plans.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Since I received this money, there is peace in the home. My wife and I are doing good without confusion. Our previous planned that plan we had is gradually working. Many thanks to GiveDirectly for helping us to be part of this opportunity.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought two bundles of zinc for my proposed two rooms house with some of my money and I used the balance money to buy food for my family and I.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I plan to buy zinc, build a house and send my children to school. The burger bugs have eaten all my sticks and the house is almost like collapsing, which makes me afraid. I'm afraid that one day, it will break and I have small children here living with me. Looking at this condition, I will like to buy new zinc so that I can build my house.
I will also send my children to school because for now, the work I do does not give me more money that will enable me send my children to schoo and feed them at the same timel. When I receive this transfer from GiveDirectly, I will definitely send my children to acquire education.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The main thing that happened in my life that brought me joy and happiness was when my sister who was pregnant delivered safely. Though the child did not live for a day but she was alive and I was happy for having her in the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenges I face currently is about getting money and there is no job facility in this area. The process of getting money on this side is very tedious. You'll either have to cut palm or become a daily hire just to get money and feed your family. This makes it my greatest challenge.
