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?
No new goal set
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done nothing bad, GiveDirectly has changed my life buy sending me money that I didn't work and no family member could've done for me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 2 bundles of zinc, food and kitchen utensils
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I didn't set a new goal since my first goal of building a zinc house was not achieved.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done everything well, especially when it comes to the money transfer. Their system is so unique that one can receive his/her transfer without interference.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my mist recent transfer on zinc and I also pay part payment of my children's school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($265 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was clearing among cassava on my farm when I received the cash transfer massage; this was at the network point on my farm where I always hang my phone.
When I received the message, I checked my account balance and it was unbelievable as to the huge amount I saw in my account. I just told my wife I was off for the day because GiveDirectly had sent our money to my phone. I was jumping and dancing telling her, she too joined me in jubilation.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
GiveDirectly has changed my life. I will not worry about my children fees, I will be an owner of a livestock farm and sleep sound in my zinc house. Ibnow have joy on my face daily than the worry i had before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought two bundles of zinc to build my new house. I also paid two of my children's school fees. Another thing I have planned to do is to buy livestocks gor business.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" Firstly I'm greatful to God almighty for this opportunity. During the past years things haven't been easy financial we have to farm to make a living. Upon receiving this cash transfer I will build another house. Secondly I will buy cattle to raise to enable maintain the family full responsibilities in the future. "
What is the happiest part of your day?
" My greatest joy in the past time was when we were opportune to receive rice from one NGO last month. It was my happiest day because getting food had been our greatest challenges. "
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" The challenges we are face with is getting food for my family. We have to farm to make a living. Our town is distance from the city. when ever we are sick we have to travel long distances to seek further medical attention. Transporting our crops to the market is difficult as well because of the deplorable road conditions we have to crossed water."
