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?
Currently I don't have any new goals,Since I'm still working on plastering my house and supporting my kids in school.I'm looking forward to completing my house floor casting and painting, upon receiving my last transferred.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly is doing well in helping the poor people through direct Cash transfer approach and Give Directly should continue to help the poor people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My kids are going to school , supporting them has been a serious challenge for me.So my most recent transfer was used to paid their balanced school fees.
Also,I bought cement and hire contractors to plastered and paint my house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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?
Yes, I have new goals that I want to achieve. I lived in an unfinished house, since I built it, I have not been to do the plastering work because of lack of finance. So, when I got enrolled on GiveDirectly Cash transferred profgram I plan to buy cement and complete the plastering process Upon receiving my first and second transfer. Also, getting my children in School was another challenge for me. Now that I'm receiving transferred from GiveDirectly my goals of plastering my house and paying my kids tuitions will be achieved.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly is doing well in providing direct cash transferred to poor people. GiveDirectly Cash that is given to poor people will help better their lives, so I think GiveDirectly should continue to give out money to those that are extremely in need.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I built my house over three years, but I could not afford to buy cement and hire contractors to do the plastering work, because of lack of finance. So, when I got enrolled on GiveDirectly Cash transferred profgram I plan to buy cement and complete the plastering process Upon receiving my first and second transfer. Also, getting my children in School was another challenge for me. When I received my most recent transferred I used portion of it to purchase three bags of cement and the balance was used to paid my kids tuitions.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($265 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 very excited when I received my first transfer. I felt that my dream has come through.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
This transfer brought a big change in my life. I built my house since three years ago but couldn't afford to plaster it.I was unable to pay my children tuitions.Upon receipt of my transfer, I was able to buy cement to plaster my house and pay some of my children tuition.My next plan is to build a shop when I receive my second transfer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my transfer for school fees, cement and assorted nails.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" I plan to support my children in school for quality education if I am successful to getting this cash".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"For the past 6 months, I have never been happy or joyful due to financial challenge, unti when I heard about Give Directly that they can give unconditional cash to people to help themselves, absolutely this brought me great happiness and joy".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
