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?
I don't have any new goals, because I already had a goal before receiving the transfer, so I decided to continue with my old goal which is to pay for my treatment. When I am better any money that will leave I will try to build my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly can help people with money for them to be able to support they and their family, send their children school and to also do business. GiveDirectly don't take food nor water or anything from people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
What I am planning to do with my money, is to pay for my treatment, because my health come first. When I am done with my treatment, any money that will leave I will try to build my house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($245 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 don't have any new goals, because I already had a goal before receiving the transfer, so I decided to continue with my old goal, by paying for my treatment. Because my health come first and once I have life I will be able to do things by the grace of God.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly can help people with money, for them to pay their school fees, build new house and for them to be able to pay for their medical bills as well. GiveDirectly can't eat from people nor take anything from people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I withdraw my money from my mobile account, I decided to pay for my treatment, because my health come first, and if anyone leave, I will keep it to start my building project for my family and I to have a better living place.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have been in this town since 2016;in 2017 I got sick and came down with an illness that has eating every little cent I have. I go from hospital to hospital,but nothing seems working out for my healing. I have my little daughter who I want to send to school to represent me for tomorrow; I can't do this because of the sickness. I want to engage into business and build a house of my own, but nothing is working out for me. This sickness is a total set back. Any way, I am not given up on my plans, because I know there is a tomorrow for me. When I get some of this money,my first plan is to seek medical attention ; second get into business and pay my daughter school fees. The business will now generate profit to help me build a house. These are my plans.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I have no peace of mind since I got sick in 2017. Every time I wake up and see my business going down it really pains me.I am a moving woman, but to see myself tie down it is not easy. All along I am happy. I think about my sickness and my little daughter how will her education be. I am glad finally that I can smile again with a great hope. I am certain that Give Directly visit will turn things around for my good .I will get money and take treatment and be well for life. Today mark a happy day to me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have a serious situation that I will need money to handle. I got sick 2017, but before my illness I was a very big business woman who sells from market ground to market ground. When I got attack by this sickness,everything I had went down the dream. I am out of cash; no money to attend to my medical bills at the same time build a house and pay school fees. My major concern now is getting the money and addressing the problem one by one. So as soon I get this transfer I am going to take portion of it for my medical bills, portion for school fees and the balance is kept for the business when I get well.
