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
42500 LRD ($278 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?
My first goal was to send my four children to school, through the help of this program, I was able to achieve that goal, my new goal is to build a house for my family. I have started the process already and hoping to finish it soon.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by checking on us in every stage of the program which makes us feel valued, they are also kind and truthful, I don't know anything that GiveDirectly is not doing well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I withdraw my recent transfer, I will use it to buy zinc and the remaining building materials needed to complete my house, I will also buy foodstuffs for my family and those workers that are building my house.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($279 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 plan to build my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly send me this transfer to improve my life and to support my family. This transfer really helping me to start a new business.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zinc to start the building process.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($286 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Yes, I had other plans but I never had money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is making us very happy, we never see any bad thing yet
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent most recent transfer on building materials
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This single mother recipient says if she is successful to getting this cash, she will invest all in to a business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
She said the only thing that brought happiness and joy to her soul for the last 6 months is when she heard about Give Directly in their communities helping people with cash to help themselves.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
She said there are many challenges, but mentioned the lack of money as the major challenge for her family.
