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
42500 LRD ($277 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 had plans to start a business and invest in my agriculture farm
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is doing good
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on building materials
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($284 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?
Prior to the money coming, I have decided to build my house to remember Givedirect assistance
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am more excitely happy because of what happened in my life and to see such an amount of money coming to me with out any condition
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought house materials with the money and food
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 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 plan to buy zinc to build my house and I also plan to improve my old house with a new roof.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly make me to stand as man in this village, by sending me money to buy zinc and cement to start building my house and to also improve my old house with a new roof.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought Zinc and cement to start building my house and I also started doing business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($269 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy because of the help give directly gave me through the transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
In the past months, I was unable to get money to build my house and to even provide for my home. Right now, my life has changed and improved. I will continue to live a better life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zinc to build my house and I also bought food for the house.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This recipient says if he receives this cash, he will build his own house and send his children to school as well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
This recipient says the graduation of his first son from high school brought so much joy and happiness to him.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
He said there are many challenges, including his children not currently in school due to lack of money and there is no enough food to eat.
