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 new goal for my recent transfer is for me to registrar my children in school and bought solar Panniers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my mind GiveDirectly is doing well for me because with the help of GiveDirectly I am able to easily pay my children school fees. As for me I have not seeing anything that GiveDirectly did not do well with.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my recent transfer to pay tuition and solar light for my house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am Junior Garway from Boilu Town. I lived with my wife and three children. Since I started receiving the transfer, I have been able to acquire some basic needs and renovate my room. Lastly, my recent transfer has empowered me to electrify my house and I'm happy that I have a current in my house to charge my phone.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is helping us to improve your lives.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the recent transfer to buy solar panels and my brother's tuition was paid.
Enrolled
access_time almost 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have so many things on my mind to do with this money. Right now my children are out of school because of school fees. The house I built is not yet complete. Once I receive this money I will settle some of my many problems.
What is the happiest part of your day?
At certain point, my wife got very sick and there was no money for her treatment but by his grace she came through so am thankful.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My children are out of school because of no money. My house is incomplete because of money. Money is my greatest challenge am facing.
