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?
I have been surfering to send my children to school thankfully after some years in class my daughter in person of Tete Tarplah us to graduate from to grade.I decided using my third transfer to pay her graduation fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is helping everyone financially
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I will use all my transfer on my daughter's school
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($246 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?
I am Deemar Tarplah a dweller of Gleozohn town. All through my life, it has been my wish to buy a land in Buchanan but due to the economy constraint, I could not afford to buy a land. However, I used my first transfer to buy zinc for my house project. Since I received the second transfer I was able to start my house project and I am planning to buy a land in Buchanan.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD is doing well to help us sustained ourselves through the cash transfer and I am grateful for the level of support.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I invested my recent transfer in building a house for my family, children tuition was paid as well and I am planning to buy land in Buchanan.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I want to build another house. My family is increasing and the house is small for us. I will also buy land in Buchanan for future use.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My son was accepted in college, that brought us joy .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Getting safe drinking water is our greatest challenge. Finding school fees for my children is very difficult.
