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?
The newest plan that I have now is to complete my house project. I have been living in an old tach house for the past years when I was born. since I started receiving this transfer I'm about to have a good house in my village. I just bought my second bundle of zinc to start my house. I also pay my children's tuition and bought them some schools material. I furthermore bought matters and some provisions for my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing great things for me and my family. with givedirectly transfer, my life has changed and that of my village people. I'm grateful to them for their great help towards me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
A huge of my transfer was used for my house and children's tuition. I have been living in an old tach house for the past years when I was born. since I started receiving this transfer I'm about to have a good house in my village. I just bought my second bundle of zinc to start my house. I also pay my children's tuition and bought them some schools material. I furthermore bought matters and some provisions for my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($263 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at home doing some domestic work when I heard a message notification on my phone. I stopped the work I was doing and took the phone from my pocket to see what the was. What I saw, was unbelievable. It was the mobile money transfer message from GiveDirectly that everyone has been eagerly waiting to see. I ran outdoor to tell my wife the good news. I was over joyed when I received my transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life since I started recieving payments from GiveDirectly is that I can handle my own money now because I have my petty business that community dwellers buy from me. I do not go to people to borrow money like before. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for enrolling my household into the program. Indeed GiveDirectly is that organization for the poorest. As usually said in our local parlance- POVERTY MEDICINE.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I did spend my most recent transfer on the purchase of goods. I am using this transfer to starting a business, in this way, I will be able to generate additional funding to sustain my household when the program is over or when the organization shall have left my community.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I built a house with a shop attached intending to do my own provision business, but since then I have not been able to raise money to start the business therefore, when I get the transfer, I will use the money to buy goods and start my business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last six month my family and I have always been happy because our farm has been producing enough.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My current challenge now is to get money and start my business.
