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?
No new goals yet, I'm building my house and investing in my livestock business. That has been my plan all along. With God and first and Givedirectly second, my life is getting better by the day.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The cash send directly to my phone has really been a help to me, they did well by helping; we the under privileged people to improve our standard of living. With the help of the cash transfers, I am building my house and buying more few animals for my business.
I've not seen or heard any form of dissatisfaction from Givedirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I've paid 40% payment to purchased one female cow for my existing livestock business.
2nd 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?
Yes! Apart from building my own house, I want to start my own cattles or livestock business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly brought change to my community. They have put so muvh smile on our faces. They put good on our table and they do not pick and choose in their work they do.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Ive planned tp do part payment for the purchase of a female cow for my new livestock business. I also bout teo bundles of zine.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($265 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I went to the network area to call my family in karloken that's how I saw the mobile money massage in my phone. I began to dance and sing in my dialet because since I was born, nobody has ever given me that amount of money free in my entire life. It was one of the happiest days of my life; I couldn't stop dancing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life was in a very poor state before GiveDirectly program came in my village. I used to go on the farm before getting food to eat. The house I live in currently is even in a bad condition. But by the help of giveDirectly, my life is getting better day by day. I'm building my new house and I have also decided to start a business with the balance money.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought two bundles of zinc and three packs of nails for the house I've planned to build.
I also bought food for my house and paid my three of my children's school fees.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I've always longed to live in a zinc house!
So, GiveDirectly's Cash Transfer us a perfect start for me towards this project.
The thatch house is not long lasting and reliable.
To patch it is not easy and when it rains heavily the roof leaks!
Currently, my two girls are not in school.
My other plan would be to have them enrolled in school for the betterment of their future.
Finally, if there's still more money left, I'll invest it in livestock to raise so that I can sell them in time to come to help me with funds for the family."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"Nothing specific has happened in the past six months other than our regular rountine as a family.
Yet, I'm still grateful that most days we have something to eat and if we don't, our neighbors are kind to borrow us to eat for those days.
I'm also very happy to own a phone for the first time ever!
It's all thanks to GiveDirectly and their good news they've brought today about the Cash Transfer which I'm really looking forward to.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"Mainly, money is a serious issue for us as a family!
The lack of finance makes it difficult for us to provide for our children as we should like catering to their basic needs such as food and clothes.
Secondarily, it's the children who are not in school.
It's worrisome for us because they are getting older.
This is also related to the same finacial difficulties because we will in no way have money and not send our children to school knowing that we our selves aren't educated.
