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 children were put out of school recently because I did not have enough money to pay their tuition. I have also started my house project but couldn't continue due to low income. However, when I received my transfer from GiveDirectly, I paid my children yearly tuition. Additionally, I also purchased 1 bundle of zinc to complete the roofing process of my newly constructed house. I am grateful to GD for transforming my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has been doing well with the entire program from enrolment stage up to the time I started receiving transfer and beyond. Every aspect of this program initiated by GD is so unique and immeasurable to other NGOs I have known over the years. I see nothing that GiveDirectly is not doing so well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My greatest desire is to see my children attend school regularly. It brings me peace of mind and so much joy. I had also been hoping for enough money to continue my house project. Hence, when I received my transfer, I used $23,200LD to pay my children tuition for the entire academic year 2021/2022. Furthermore, portion of my transfer was used to purchase 1 bundle of zinc for $9,100LD.
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?
The moment i received my first transfer it was like a dream to. I was on my farms doing some farming working when I received my transfer. I'm only depending on farming to survive. GiveDirectly has done great things for me and my family. My house has been my biggest worry in life. Doing farming work to build a new house for my children has been a major challenge for me.with GiveDirectly transfer I'm about to complete my dream to reality.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that, it was not an easy thing for me.To even buy a piece of one sheeet of zinc i was not able. with GiveDirectly transfer I'm about to build a descent house in this village with zinc. All of my children are now in school and they can eat a good meal on time. GiveDirectly transfer has brought a great life change for me and my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Huge of my transfer was been spent on my house project. I even bought fews more bundles of zinc that I'm keeping for the next transfer period. To even pay my children school fees has been a greater challenge for me. I'm thinking about starting a small business after receiving my next transfer. Some of my transfer was spent hardly on provision of the house.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will buy new building materials to renovate my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Well, nothing much has brought me joy, except that I have life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I dont have money to do a lot of things for example, renovate my house, my children school fees and to start a business.
