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 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 improve my house with a new roof and I also plan to pay my daughter school fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly took me from proverty to prosperity. I am so much grateful to give directly for the money. Let God bless give directly people for all that they have done for me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zinc to improve my house with a new roof and I have also paid my daughter school fees.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($285 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 planned to pay my grand daughter school fees, renovate my house and start business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedrectly decided to help the needed and they are committed in helping because, they told me that they will send me money in four installment and I been receiving payment through my mobile account on a monthly basis. I am very happy and want to extend thanks to Givedrectly. God bless the givers.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I receive my third cash transfer, I bought two bundles of zinc, zinc nail, did payment of my grand daughter school fees, and started business.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 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?
Yes, I had plans to build my house an paid my granddaughter school fees
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is doing well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on my building materials and my granddaughter school fees
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer I was very happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Since I received my transfer my life has changed so much. I got enough money to pay my children school fees and do a small business in my village.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on my children's school fees and my house materials.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I get my transfer, I will pay my granddaughter school fees because since she got promoted to grade 8, there has been no financial support to continue her education and I will also purchase zinc to change the roof of my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I was very happy at beginning of this month when I heard that my granddaughter got promotion to grade 9.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Currently, I am finding it difficult to get money to buy food because the man who was helping me was involved in a motorcycle accident and he is paralyzed.
