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
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
In my last transfer, I bought matters and other buildings material. I even paid my children last turion and bought them some schools material. I also pay for my last bundle of zinc. I did pay the guys who going to build my house. I furthermore get my big daughter a phone and bought her mother some provisions for the house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is doing a great job for me and my family. I'm grateful for this great opportunity. my family life has changed now.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
A huge of my transfer was spent on my house and that of my children. things have been very difficult for me and my family. However, the people of my village.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 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?
The new plan that I have now are to complete my house. I also paid my children's tuition for this year. I also bought some building materials, for the completion of my house. I also paid the gentlemen that are going to build my new house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing a great job for me and my family. with this transfer, I'm about to build a very decent building in my village. givedirectly is one NGO that I give credit to in their work.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
A huge of my transfer will be used for my building projects. some will be used for my children's tuition and also I bought some provisions for the house. with this transfer, my plans are about to be full.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I am involved into gold business, but the proceeds from the gold isn't enough to send my children to school and also do a business in the market. When I receive my transfer from GiveDirectly, I will use portion of it to send my children to school and invest in a mini business with the remaining one that could serve as a source of income to cater to my household needs".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"My household never experience sickness, we were in good health and we had food most of the time to eat in the last 6 months. that makes me happy".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"The challenge I'm currently facing is lack of finance. I am involved into gold business, but the proceeds from the gold isn't enough to cater to my household needs and at the same time send my children to school and also make a mini business".
