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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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
9505 LRD ($51 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
At first, I only used to be depending on my business to provide food for my family but through this program, that burden is at least relieved from my business
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
9505 LRD ($48 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
This time around I can't use my personal money to purchase food nor pay school fees for the children. It's GiveDiretly transfer money I am using to do a lot of things so that is the difference the program is making
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
9505 LRD ($48 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Yes, because things getting better for my business and my family.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
I am doing a hand to mouth business so i will add my business up to help my family. I will increase my phone booth and start charging more phones and selling scratch cards.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means a lot to me. It will help me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
As soon as i wake up from bed in the morning and i see the day light i feel happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
When i was living with my aunty she use to send me to sell cold water in the day and at night i will go sell Kerosene. It was tough for me as a boy growing away from my real parents .