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?
Yes, I first thought of buying goods to do my business as I received my transfer stage by stage. But now, I have planned to wait and collect all of my money before starting a new business at once. I will only use a little portions of it on food and provisions for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
All of the work GiveDirectly has done are good. Giving people money that they didn't work for is a blessing. Many thanks to GiveDirectly for helping us with this money at this crucial time.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Although I have not spent all of my money yet but I have started saving about 90% of the amount I have received and waiting on the balance transfer to start up a new business. I hoping to buy goods in huge quantity in order to get more profits. I bought food and provisions for our upkeep.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 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 harvesting rice on my farm that early Thursday morning when I got the news from my friend concerning the money arrival. Oh my God! It was a memorable day for me! I began dancing and singing from my farm straight in the town. It was a day of happiness for everyone. I met my neighbors dancing as well and we all celebrated together. My husband returned from his farm and I shared the good news with him; he was very excited.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
This is the first time in my life to hold such amount of money. Givedirectly made history in my life and that alone is my biggest happiness.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I paid threes of my children's school fees, I bought a decent bed to beautify my room. Also, I bought one bundle and half zinc to roof my kitchen. I bought 25kg bag of rice and other food seasoning items. The rest of my was saved for emergency because just recently, I was rushed to the hospital and it was from my savings I was able to pay the Bills.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I am qualify to get this cash transfer, i will star a business of my own so as to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
For the past 6 months, I was and now happy and joyous for the fact that my family and I survived during this COVID epidemic. And was also able to celebrate my country independence day (July 26).
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Since we are surviving through substance farming and that food harvest season are yet far. With this, the major challenge my household is faced with now is the lack of money and sufficient food for the subsistence of my household.
