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 ($278 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?
When the program started I used my first and second transfers to settle my children's school fees, I bought some fertilizers to improve my farm, my new goal is to improve the house I am currently living in and make it beautiful and more comfortable for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by fulfilling all the promises they made to us, I am so glad to be part of such a wonderful program, they are kind and very patient in relating with us. I don't know anything that GiveDirectly is not doing well, all is okay to me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
After receiving my third transfer, I noticed a cold in my body and my health condition began to decline, I went to the hospital for a check-up, I was diagnosed with a chronic cold. I have used most of my recent transfer for medical bills and medicines, I hope to get well soon so that I can start from where I stop on my house project.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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 main goal is to improve my house because it is not in a good condition anymore, I have been rebuilding this house for over two years now and I wasn't able to complete it because of lack of money but by the help of GiveDirectly I will complete it well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well by helping us without any strings being attached to it, they are also kind and patient with us during interviews, they are fair in their processes, I don't have anything wrong to say about GiveDirectly, they are doing everything well in my opinion.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy some building materials for my house project, I also bought food for my family, the remaining amount was used to improve my business because I want to generate more money for my family expenses.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($300 USD)
access_time almost 3 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 buy cement to plaster my house, pay my children school fees and start a business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly send me money to allowed my children to go to school, starting a business and even buying cement to improve my house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought cement to plaster my house, paid my children school fees and trying to start a business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so excited when I received the money, because seeing such a money was my first time for me to get free money from any one.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
We are used to making garden to pay our children school fees, but now Givedirect sent us money to help ourselves in any way necessary.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money will be used to pay my children school fees and use the balance money for our upkeep
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I did not complete my education when I was a child. My parents could not afford to pay my tuition and this led to early marriage because of that I don't have a specific source of income generation. My husband travels to neighboring towns to work on people's farms in order to get our daily meal. If selected, I will use my transfer to send my children to school to prepare them for the future. With the education I will provide my children, I don't think they will go into early marriage like me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the midst of my challenges, my oldest son completed his secondary education. This brought me Joy, now his siblings can use him as a role model.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Right now my husband has traveled to a far away location to work as casual laborer. I'm the only one catering to our children. Sometimes my children who are under age have to work on people's farms to pay their own fees.
