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 ($280 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?
Yes, I spent my first, second, and third transfers behind my house project, but for my last transfer I bought freezer and generator to run my business; and things are very fine with me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is good at helping people to survive, like some of us had been eating one time a day, but with this Givedirectly intervention I can now eat two to three times a day, and they are doing good in every way.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on my business materials, I bought freezer and generator.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 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?
Yes, I want to saw my planks to build a three bedroom house with a shop attach to it for business. I'm currently running a shop that is not belong to me. So want to have my own house and shop to avoid future embarrassment since I have the opportunity.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
All of what GiveDirectly has done are all good. I trust this organization called GiveDirectly. I have never seen a trustworthy organization in my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Although I have not used the money yet but I planned to buy gasoline to saw my planks and to pay workmanship to the contractors for my house and shop projects.
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The flow of my plans upon receiving this cash transfer are as follows: Firstly, to build my house. Secondly, to upgrade my small business that I am already making and thirdly, to take my son( Abraham Siryon) for medical operation (bone surgiry) due to the motorcycle accident he had. As old as I am, i am still residing in a family house and my children whose father abandoned us over ten (10) years now also need a place for shelter too of their own. I go to the Fula merchandise store and take their goods for ( sell & pay) through which I have been sustaining and even gathered some of my construction materials. I think with this transfer, I can build my house upgrade my small business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The month of July, 2021 was my happy time. This was the time that my Fulanee bosses gave me 25% discount of the total goods I took form them due to my persistency and accuracy in payment. After 13 months of business partnerships , they decided to give me such offer that at least has pushed me forward a little bit in my business today. Based on this, at the end of August, 2021, I was able to purchased 20 pieces of steel rod and 10 bag of cement for my construction project out of the interest generated.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The current hardship I'm facing now is, Lack of money to take care of my family. As an abandoned mother with children, lack of financial support makes it difficult to make life easy for us. Presently, w're doing everything from within the interest of the little business I do. Due to no source of income and the abandonment, my kids are not even in school. Even my bigger son who had a motor accident eight(8) ago, has not been properly treated.
