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 complete buildimg my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing well in helping people build houses and improve their farms. I am one of those that have benefited and I am greatful.
I dont see anything to poimt to that Givedirectly is not doing well. Since they came, everything has been going the way they promise and we are happy about their activities in our towns and villages.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used most of my transfer to purchase Zince and Nail. I also spendt some on brushing my cocoa farm
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 new goal is to complete my house. My daughter had not been in school due to low financial capacity. With the money I am receiving from Givedirectly, I am also making plan to put her back in school next semester. These are my new goals since I startedreceiving my transfers
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I think everything is well. I like the cash transfer and the way your doing follow up on us to know how and what we are also spending the money on. It is really good.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I will spend most of my transfer on my daughter's education and some on my cocoa and rice farm.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($264 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was far away from home in Harper city where my daughter is undergoing medical treatment when I received message from my son back in the village that my tranfer has arrived. I was happy even though my daughter was not well. I begin to praise God because I was in need of money to facility my daughter's treament and to start my farm project. This was a mericle to me when I received the money. I must admit, I still can not understand how it happened. It fet to be God.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
As a farm with big plan of planting a large cocoa farm, I was constrain due to the lack of sufficient finance to hire people to do the work. I and my son were laboring so hard to get the farm going. We could strain ourselves without any chemical to fertilize or get rid of insects. Currently that story has changed. My farm is going on well. Even my child treatment is also going well and life once more has smile with me and my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am anticipating on investing the money in my cocoa farm. As a farmer, I want to continue farming on a larger scale. I also used some of the money to cater to daughter sickness.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I have been unable to educate my kids since their father left us. whenever I try sending them back to school, they always drop out due to lack of finances. So, upon receiving this cash in question, I send my kids to school and I will also build a house".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"Honestly, if I told you that I have experienced happiness in the last six months, i will be telling lies. This is because of the numerous problems I have been faced with, such as the death of daughter, the illness of the child she left back and my inability to help the other one continue her education since she graduated from high school but hearing of this Givedirectly support, I'm of the conviction that my worries are over".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"Since my daughter graduated from high school, it has been her dream to further her education, but raising money to support her dream has been a serious challenge for me and this has caused me sleepless nights over the years".
