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 new goal after receiving the cash transfer is to build a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In mine opinion, Give Directly gives out unconditional cash transfer to change the lives of people that needed them most. There's nothing wrong that they have done. Thanks again GD.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the recent cash transfer, I bought planks for our house project. Thanks GD for the assistance given us.
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?
I have been living in my father's house since I was born. I couldn't build my own house due to lack of cash. I was overwhelmed when I received my transfer. I decided to build my future home. Therefore, I immediately purchased two bundles of zinc and two cartoons of assorted nails to build my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has equipped me financially. As a result, I am constructing my house to live in.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my recent transfer to purchase zinc and nails. These materials will be used to construct my house for the future.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($266 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Early that morning I left for the farm and later upon arrival back home, I received a message and give the phone to my daughter who broke the new about the mobile money in the phone. I was so happy and became to jump up and dance and with my children since my husband was not around. I immediately became to make plan about building my house with the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Things were not good with me and the family back then. My husband is not working and so he used to cut Palm to pay the children school fees. I wanted to help my housband with the children and tje home, but there was no hand. I also wanted to build my house but there was no money. Now that I am reciving money from Givedirectly I am happy and I have started to help support my three children and have begin buying materials for my hose.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to purchased three bundle of zinc. I also spent some money toward my son school fees. The balance is in keeping to purchase nails and other materials for my house project.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" when I am successful in getting this cash, I plan to build a house for my family".
What is the happiest part of your day?
" For the past 6months, I have not experienced any happiness or joy due to the illness of my beloved mother which led to her death".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" There are too many challenges, but the worst of all is the lack of money".
