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 ($280 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?
Firstly, before the transfer could come, I decided to put myself in school, secondly, I thought of buying zinc to renovate the house, and also save some to purchase a bike for commercial purpose.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is very good at helping the poor, what they've done for us of recent really brought great changes in our lives. And in my opinion, there is nothing that Givedirectly hasn't done well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used portion of my transfer on school, and I bought zinc for the house, and some sticks to recondition the roof of the house, I also used portion to purchase food to run the home and android phone to enable me do my assignments from the internet.
3rd 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 plan to improve my house with a new roof, plan to buy Zinc and cement to plaster my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Two years ago, I have been sitting in this town not going to school because, I could not afford money to go to school. But after receiving this transfer from give directly, I was able to go back to school. I am so happy that give directly has improved my life through this transfer, I am educate myself.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zinc and cement to start improving my house with a new roof.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 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 buy one bundle of zinc and and phone before receiving my second cash transfer from Givedrectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedrectly always checking on me to make sure I receive my cash transfer. They are trustworthy and their staffs are respectful. I haven't notice anything that Givedrectly has not done well in my village. Thanks to Givedrectly for helping me go back to school.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I cash out my money, I bought one bundle of zinc, and phone.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Happy, because of my school is about to be on time and I will not be going through lots of things concerning my school again
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The difference is that before I was used to hustle before I pay my school fees but now my fees and other school activities fees are paid before time
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have paid my school fees and bought all of my school materials
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This recipient plans to buy a motorbike if he receives this cash, and from the new bike he will buy, he will be able to run the bike and at the same time support himself to school for higher education as he elucidated.
What is the happiest part of your day?
He said for the past 6 months, his father was witched by a witchcraft with a terrible sickness, but by the grace of God Almighty, his father is gradually getting well, so because his father getting better, that's brought happiness and joy to him.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
He said the major challenge he is facing now is his inability to continue his education due to financial deficiency.
