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 ($246 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Actually the assistance of give directly to me was of a great importance, because being a teacher is just living from hand to mouth but now my new goal is to build a guest house and also to start my mining business that will be of a great help to my family and I.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion the good that Give Directly did was to give us money that will help to change our lives and for that I proud to say that they did well for me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The last transfer was solely used to complete the payment of a place I secure to start my mining business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($232 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
One morning I went in to the cook board shop, to eat and bought a boad of rice while eating I heard my phone message sound immediately I chalked and saw the first transfer I begin so much happy in my spirit man.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest differences in my life is that my children will not stay out of school for tuition.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on zinc and my children tuition .
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I've been a care taker for the house I'm staying in for the past five years now.
The owner of the house resides in the city and I'm always aware that he'll come whenever he chose to. Because, in rececent times, he's been visiting the neighborhood frequently.
So, my very first transfer would be used to build a concrete house with zinc.
Presently, I already have a land nearby from where I stay.
This cash transfer news is just timely for me!
It will speed up the process for me.
I also intend to advance myself academically because I completed secondary since 2007 but due to financial constrains I've been unable to push forward."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"I was elected as the community youth president two years back.
During that time, majority of my peers were not with me politically as it relates to my decisions and over all attitude.
It went on for a very long time in this town but in recent times I have observed changes from my peers and neighbors toward me.
I'm beginning to sense a friendly environment.
For me, it's a great progress because we all get and put ideas together for the growth and betterment of the community.
So, this particular time of my life is a happy moment for me and it gives me inner peace of mind. "
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"I have three major challenges that I've been struggling with for a very long time!
First on my list is my education.
Because of my low living standard and financial difficulties I've been unable to further my education since 2007 upon my secondary school completion.
Secondly, I'm challenged with a place of my own that I can call home.
I'm just a guidance for where I'm currently living and very soon the house owner will be taking over his property.
Thirdly, I'm struggling with a serious health issue which I don't intend to disclose but, I will immediately use a huge portion of the cash transfer for the sugery."
