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 new goal is to start up a new business that will help sustain my family and I.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly have changed my life and there is joy in my home. Givedirectly isn't doing anything wrong, they are really doing well for us.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I saved my recent transfer to add up and start my business.
2nd 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?
After I received the transfer from GiveDirectly on my mobile account, I decided to buy four bundle of zinc to build my house, then I thought on buying some dry goods, like salt, pepper, soaps etc, for my existing business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly can help people financially, so they can put their children in school, and to also development their community. GiveDirectly can't except water, food or anything from people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am planning to buy four bundle of zinc to build my house, then I am also planning to buy some dry goods, like salt, pepper, soaps, oil, etc, for my existing business.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"Going for papous (palm thatches ) in the bush every time is very difficult because of the thorns that it bears. So I plan that when I get this cash, I will I build my house with zinc."
What is the happiest part of your day?
Waking up in the morning and seeing my family really make me happy despite our living conditions. I always ask God for his blessing and protect for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"Financial difficulty is my challenge in this town. My husband goes in the bush to make farm and tap palm wine to sell before earning money. As for the farm our crops are always demaged by Guinea pigs and it's difficult to just yield more products but most often we normally depend on the palm wine selling so as to sustain our family."
