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?
Currently I have no new plan. I have started building my house as planned from the beginning.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well in helping people. Their money has done so well for me and my family. Nothing I see GiveDirectly is not doing well. Everything is going well with me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer was spent on paying my children tuition. God first, GiveDirectly second; I'm able to educate my children.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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?
My new goal is to educate my kids and build a nice house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I didn't know about this money, but Givedirectly came to our needs and make sure we received this money timely.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I saved my third transfer, I'm waiting for the last transfer to complete my building.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($285 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 so excited receiving this money.
Because I didn't believe that I was going to receive it.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My family and I have always been living in a palm tash house. Every year we have to get new ones or suffered during the raining season. Because the rain will fall on our things in the house.
We have had plans to change it to zinc but couldn't afford to pay for it.
But with the help of Give Directly first transfer that I received, I immediately bought zinc and other house materials.
As of now, I am building my new house. It's indeed a great joy for my family and I.
And we are gratful to Give Directly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy zinc and other house materials to build my new house.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I am finanically depressed to send my children to school because of no money. When I received the cash transfer, I will be able to send my children to the regional to attain better and quality education."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"When my spouse finally made a little earning to built a new house for us in the town, thid was the happiest day of my life."
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"I am currently sick and unable to do hard work or casual labor to earn money, also my spouse has no work to do to make earnings. With that said I can not produce enough crops to sell in order to generate money".
