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?
My previous goal remains, I will add my previous payment to my current one to purchase a new bike and start my business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is a dream come true, they are my inspiration.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My transfer was spent on purchasing a new bike to start my business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($285 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 excited when I received my transfer. I was at home and heard some of my neighbours shouting in excitement. When I check my phone then I saw the message.I'm a farmer. Living in my family house. Things have been hard on us. Catering to my family needs have been challenging. Thank God through GiveDirectly my family will have a better life free of poverty.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life since I started receiving payments from GiveDirectly is that I'm now stress free. I feel more relaxed. As the head of my home, living in poverty is very heartbreaking. Grateful for this opportunity. I can now afford to feed my family and cater to their needs. Our lives will improve. Hopefully, after receiving all of the transfers we will never live in poverty again.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm a farmer. Living in a family house is very challenging. Things have been hard on us. I've been wishing to build a new house. Unfortunately, due to the lack of funds I have not been able. I am so grateful for this opportunity. I was overwhelmed when I received my transfer.Hopefully, after receiving all of the transfers we will have a better life. I used some of my money to buy some food items. I also spent some at the hospital to get my sick child treated. I used a little amount to buy zinc. When I receive rest of the transfers I will add up the zinc and buy some other materials to build my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am not feeling find living in the same house with my mother and other brothers, if I recieve this money from Give Directly, I will use it to build myself a descent home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever I cut my palm and it produces more oil for me to sell inorder to get enough money to take care of my wife medical expenses, that moment usually brings me joy and happiness.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have been spending all of my little money that I have work for on my wife, whenever she gives birth to a baby, that child usually pass away. My biggest problem I am face with is to get money so that I can use it to pay my wife medical bills.
