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'm hoping of accomplishing business in the future to help my children.I was living on farming to feel my children,but with this transfer I'm about to get a new house and also starting a business as well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Gd did lot of good things for me and my family.Gd came into my village they have changed a lot of people with in my county. In addition I went to extend my heartfelt thank to Gd again.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer that I just received I bought two bundle of zinc. I'm also thanking of starting a business with my next transfer.Gd has done great things for me and my family.life was difficult for with me and my family. I have been living on farming just to support my children.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD
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?
I decided buy house building materials
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is helping us financially
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent all of my second transfer on paying for house building materials
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?
When I was on my way to Boegeesay, I hear people shouting and saying that givedirectly has send them money. I stop to check if I have received mine, luckily for me I saw a huge amount of money in my account. I felt so happy, I felt happy because, I was not having money to put my children in school. So for me to see that huge money in my account it was a dream to me. I quickly when at mu children school and paid their fees. The house I am even living in is my uncle house, the house has leakage all over the roof as well. So when I get that money I was able to buy zinc to build another house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life now is, I was able to paid my children school fees. And also I am now having saving for my family. Many thanks to givedirectly for changing my life
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I withdraw my money I was to paid my children school fees. I bought two bundles of zinc to roof my new building. I used part of my money to buy enough food for my family.
Enrolled
access_time 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We are presently, living in an unfinished house that is own by our compatriot, if we are opportune to benefit from this GiveDirectly cash transfer, we will firstly build our own house and secondly invest into small business activities for survival.
What is the happiest part of your day?
For the past six months, I have been living happier with my family and of most recently I was lucky to get a motorcycle job. What brought me more joy today is the arrival of GiveDirectly in my home land.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Some of the challenges we are going through is lack of cash support to sustain our kids, in providing a better education and health care support.
