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
42500 LRD ($277 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?
I spent my most recent transfer on building materials
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is doing well, the field offices can talk to us good
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on building materials
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($284 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?
My major plans have been how to reconditioned my Father old house that is breaking down and fortunately I saw in my phone, you have received this amount of money from Givedirect
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am greatful to God first and Givedirect family for the wonderful work they continue to do in the life of the vulnerable people in needs
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used some of the money to start my business and the balance for the renovation of my father house
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 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?
I plan to go to school, start a new business and to buy food for the house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did well for me by helping me with cell phone , now, I can communicate with my family far and near. Give directly through this money, making me to start a new business, buying food for my family and most of all is seeing myself going to school is a great help.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought food for the house, paid my children school fees and started a new business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($269 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 very happy because I dropped out of school some years back due to lack of finance. I have been hoping to go back to school some day and with God above Give directly came to help me. I will now be able to register myself in school with my transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed. I can now afford food for myself every day. Before receiving the transfer things was really hard for me, I dropped out of school because of school fees and was really struggling to survive but all thanks to give directly for bringing this program that has improved my living condition.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I registered myself in school and bought goods to start a little business that will sustain me why am going to school.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The recipient said if she is successful, she will invest in business with portion of the month. She also said she will end he secondary school with portion of her transfer.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The recipient said nothing has made her happy during the cost of the past six months. According to her things are not just find with she and her family. She also said that she is happy because of GD gift to her (phone).
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The recipient said she is facing financial constraint, according to her she want to go back to school but no support. She also said that her husband is not working, both of them are not getting support from anywhere. Sometimes to even get food is not easy according to the recipient
