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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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Firstly I want to say thank you to givedirectly for their support to was my family and me. I am very happy that I was enrolled on this program. My life has improved and also my life has changed. Before then I never had sleeping place. My children and I used to sleep in my biggest sisters room. And also the room used to leaked when it's raining. But I am grateful to God for this opportunity, because now I am building my three rooms house in my village for me and my children.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion givedirectly did very well in my life and that of my village. Givedirectly was able to enrolled almost the entire village. There are so many New houses with in my village that I am proud of. Givedirectly has done everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I received my money I was able to buy three bundles of zinc that cost 30,500 LD. I bought enough food for my family. I also paid the workmanship for my project.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Yes, I do have a new goal. My new goal is to establish clothes and slippers business. I needed to gather enough money to buy clothes and slippers to start my business. I was selling as a contractor for a family member little business for three years to sustain myself. GD has done me well. I am so excited about this project. All thanks to GD for this awesome life changing opportunity.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has given me money to put my life together and live happily. They have given us money to improve our lives and never ask for anything in return. This organisation has brought so much happiness to me. To be frank, they have not done anything unwell. I feel blessed to be part of this golden opportunity provided me by GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I haven't withdrew my most recent transfer yet. I decided to wait for the next transfer to add to my recent transfer to enable me buy more goods at once. I decided to buy will clothes and slippers for sale when I cash out my recent transfer.
Enrolled
access_time 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan for this money is continue my education. I was in school in Buchanan but because of no support, I have to drop out of school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I give birth to my son in December. I have to go under surgery and with God help it was successful. That has been my happiness in the last few months.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My dream is to become a medical doctor. But because of no financial assistance I am out of school making farm just to survive.
