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 first was goal was to get registered in college and that has been achieved, now I want to get engaged in farming because I think it will helpful to me. From my observation and experience, there is a great gain in the agriculture area, and I know I will generate more income from it.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by being truthful in the program, they are also kind and patient during our conversations, the program has helped me a lot and it has no string being attached to it, I don't have any to say wrong about GiveDirectly, they are doing everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my recent transfer to pay my school fees, I also share some with my grandfather who is with me on this program, I bought food with the remaining amount.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Victor, I was most happiest person on the entire earth when I received the transfer from Give Directly. I have not received this amount of money from an IGNO since I was born.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My biggest difference is that I really wanted to go back to school but the funding was not there. This had been my major worry, even to do my school registration was a difficult thing. With the transfer, I am now able to do registration and paid my school fees and now I'm back in school. I'm also able to buy food for my father and his medication. I say a big thanks.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to paid my school fees and buy food for my father. I was also able to buy enough medication for my father as well.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I'm successful to receive Give Directly Cash transfer I will use some of the money to reconditioned my house and use the balance to go back to school.Even though I make farm to Carter for my family,but the money I earned from the farm is what I spend on food.I am currently in the 11th grade ,I dropped From school 5 years ago because the school that was in the village,that I could afford to attend shot down due to unpaid teachers salary.The structure I live in is made of mud and the zinc is very old.When the rain starts to fall,the structure begins to lack and it damaged some of my household belongings.I want to buy new zinc to roof my house and go back to school but there's no money.If I received this money I will roof my house with new zinc and go back to school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last six months What has brought me joy or happiness is when I received 150.00USD on September 15 2021 from my friend.I was very happy because I didn't had money to buy food for my household and pay people to brush my farm. And the fact that someone that is not my relative give me 150.00USD brought so much joy to me..
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship I'm facing now is the lack of money.My house is damaged and i have been in this damaged structure for the past two years.Secondly I want to go back to school,I dropped from school for the past 5 years. And I am very comfortable with this kind of condition I'm in .Even though I'm making farm to substain my family, but the money I earned is not enough to repair my damaged structure and pay my school fees. I will really appreciate any help to improve my life livelihood.
