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?
Since I started receiving the cash transfer, my new goals are to improve on our house by plastering it. Thanks to Give Directly for making my dream come true.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What Give Directly has done for us can't be compared to any other works done by other NGO. They did extremely well in changing our lives by giving us unconditional cash. Thanks Give Directly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I saved the cash that I received because of the death of mine mother. I intend buying materials to improve on our house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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?
Yes, I have new goals that I want to achieve. I built my house since 4 years ago but I have not been able to complete the plastering work because of lack of finance and my goal has been to plaster and cast the floor. Also,my three kids are in school and fully funding their education this academic school year was a serious challenge for me. With GiveDirectly financial assistance I was able to paid my kids tuitions.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly should continue to give out cash to poor people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I built my house since 4 years ago but I have not been able to complete the plastering work because of lack of finance and my goal has been to plaster and cast the floor. Also,my three kids are in school and fully funding their education this academic school year was a serious challenge for me. When I received my Transfer I used portion of it to purchased 10 bags of cement to complete the plastering work and my remaining portion I used it to paid my kids tuitions.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($264 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was around 5pm in the evening. When I went to check my phone as usually to where we can get our network. There was a message confirming that I have received money from GiveDirectly. I felt so happy because I have never received such amount of money before in entire life with out working for it. I immediately inform my husband and other members of our village and the entire celebrated with joy. It was one of the best evening we have ever had as family. My fists and important thing was to go pay my children school fees and complete my house. This was always my wish all along. I went to withdrew the money and plan with my family the next day.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have paid school fees for my three (3) children in primary and secondary school. This was the biggest challenge that I had. My children used to be sent home and this was so stressful. I had no extra money to pay their school fees. I depend on farming and causal jobs in the village. Because of the recurring basic needs I was not able to save any money for school feel. Their performance were being affected in school. They were very demoralized. When I received the transfer from GiveDirectly I felt so happy. I paid all the balances fees and my children were able to go back to school. I have peace of mind to do other things now. I no longer stress up like before. GiveDirectly has changed our living conditions. I am so grateful for the support.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Spent half of the money to pay school fees for my three children in various primary and secondary school.This was one of my main focus because my children used to be sent home from school and this was so demoralizing and stressfu for me. Currently they are back in school because I have paid their School fees. I used some of the amount to buy six (6) bags of cement planning on completing my new house. The rest on food.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I have plans to build a new house for my children in Fish town so they can stay there to have a quality education because they are my future leader, Because here in Toubo Town the education system here is very poor because I really want my children to have that better education. And would like to start a little business to help me support them through out"
What is the happiest part of your day?
"The last 6 months nothing has brought me happiness, Because as we speak my mother has been sick for the passed one year and am the only person who's taking care of her, But by hearing this good news from Givedirectly I'm so excited"
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My hardship currently is financial constraints, Because if I don't sell my rice from the farm my husband and I can't have anything to support out family"
