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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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 decided to add my zinc and cement to finish my house.I just pay my children school feed and even bought them some schools material. I'm going start a small business that will help me. Upon receiving this transfer I'm planned to finish my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is really doing great things for me and my family.I'm a three children mother without a husband. Upon receiving this transfer I'm planned to finish my house. GiveDirectly is one NGO that i really give them credit in theirs job.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Huge of my transfer was spent on my house project. Little amount was also spent on my daughter school tuition.I'm awaiting my next transfer to come so that i can complete my house. I bought fews gallons of gas to saw my planks.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($263 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Before receiving my first transfer i was on my farms doing my normal routine. When i got in the town i heard a huge noise in the town all about givedirectly transfer. I run to the network area to check on my phone. Upon the checking i saw mine.I was so excited about this until I started singing and dancing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that,my long awaited dream is about to come reality. I been wishing to build a house with zinc and cement. I'm now about to have it just in four months time. My children tuition was a major challenge for me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Huge of my transfer was will be spent on my house project.this is my first transfer i will just buy few bundles of zinc.just because it is my first transfer i will not doing many things now. I also pay the children tuition for this academic year.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Upon getting the money, i will invest into business, buy zinc and pay my daughter's school fees
What is the happiest part of your day?
My husband and I were in debt with a local finacial club called "susu", but with the help of a lady, we were able to settle our obligation which have brought relief to us
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We made a farm that did not come out well. Presently, my husband and I are finding it difficult in getting money for our family upkeep.
