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 ($279 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have no new goals I planned to build house, is what am completing.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has been so good to me, is through givedirectly I am able to build a house.
Govedirectly has not done any wrong in my community that I know of.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I will buy twenty pieces of planks, five packs zinc nail and pay labor cost for the house construction.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 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 set a new goal
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done nothing bad, is such unique institution that is really came to improve the beneficiaries lives.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I haven't cash out my third transfer.
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?
My focus is faced on building house, i don't have any new goals now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well by sending cash to improve ur life and by building me a house. I believe they've done more than well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I planned on buying two and half bundle of zinc, 50pieces of 2 by 4 planks, 40pieces 2 by 2 planks. I know the money won't be able to purchase all these things but where the money stop, I will continue from there with the next transfer.
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?
I came back from my cocoa farm and heard that Givedirectly money has arrived. I checked my account and it was confirmed.
As soon as I saw the said amount, I smile heartily the entire day. I danced in the way to my house and i wasn't alone. The town people were dancing all around for Givedirectly. It was one of tge happiest days of our lives.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Since my wife died, I had to be both parents for my son and we both live in a rental house. I have to cultivate or sell cocoa so inorder to pay my son's fees and pay my rent but With the help of Givedirectly, I will build my own house. I don't have to stress about paying rent anymore. My heart is at peace than ever before. Thanks to Givedirectly for bringing change to my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I've planned to use part of my money to pay my son's school fees. Ive also decided to use this first money to buy one lot of and one bundle of zinc for a new house construction.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"Since my wfe die I been so miserable and don't know what to do,before she could die we had plan to build our own home ,if I bless to receive the Give-Directly money I will grant her wish and send the child left with me to school."
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I set my basket in the river and catch plenty fish,I'm fill with joy because that the way I found food for my son and I.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My greatest challenge is that I don't have someone to take of my son when i want to go in the bush fen for us.
