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 is to buy zinc to renovate my roof because my roof is old and leaking. And im happy the with the second transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly help people to improve their lives, and I'm so happy to be a part of this program.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my most recent transfer on children school fees and i purchase zinc for my house. I'm so happy that the money came on time to enable me to pay my children schools fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 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 on my farm when my husband came with excitement informing me that our money has come. I danced, sang, and jumped for joy. I removed my wrapper and started flagging it around and I danced even more.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference the money has made in my life is that, I was suffering but the money has changed my life. I have joy and happiness in my life because of the money. It has been my wish to own two houses, I will be able to accomplish this through Givedirectly's help. My children are now in school because of Givedirectly. This makes me happy.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought two bundles of zinc to build a new house. I bought one bag of rice along with oil and cooking materials. I used some of the money on my health and on my two children's school fees.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" My plan is built out own house to live in. Now we're living in our Aunt house, and place is leaking.
What is the happiest part of your day?
" We face one problem after another, if it's not death news it's sick, so nothing has make me happy over the past months. So far, this news is what I can say it's the happy news so far".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" The main problem with get now is our sleeping place. The house is badly leaking and house is breaking down. We can't sleep at night, and all our things are wet because the rain these few days".
