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 build up my market. I want to locate to a more ideal evironment that is business friendly because business is not going here in the village too well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is good at giving money to poor people to help them change their lives.
No, I dont see anything Givedirectly is doing well. Everything they are doing for us is going well and we are happy.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer was spent to buy building materials like sleen tide, sand and marksmanship to complete dressing my house.
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?
I didn't think of building a zinc house prior to receiving this transfer but now I think I too deserve some comfort and I'm working on it. I want to have my own house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by putting smile on our faces, giving us reasons to be happy and comfortable. What they don't do well, honestly I don't know.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have paid for land in Fishtown and bought some zinc in preparation for the house. I intend to use the remaining and all future transfers to make sure my house is completed.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($265 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received money from GiveDirectly. I was happy because I wanted to expand my business but I never had enough money. I operate a small provision shop that I really wanted to expand, In oder for it to serve everyone in our village.
With Give Directly financial assistance I was able to complete the elevation of my newly constructed shop and complete all furniture work.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has improved greatly since I started receiving transfer fund from GiveDirectly. I operate a small provision shop in my village and Give Directly financial assistance has helped me to expand. Before, I had about 60,000 Worth of goods and my profits and sales after three months was very small.
With the help of Give Directly financial assistance I was able to expand my business. My three months sales and profits has increased to 130,000LD.
With this increment I'm able to paid all of my siblings tuitions and purchase a plot of land to build a better shelter for me and my family.
I am so thankful to Give Directly for helping me with financial assistance.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My plan of expanding my business was successful with the help of Give Directly financial assistance.
I used my most recent transferred to complete the elevation phase of my newly constructed provision shop.
I was able to purchased four Doors at a price of 5,500LD, and planks at a price of 20,500 LD to complete the roofing process.
I'm so thankful to Give Directly for helping me with cash transferred.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am Sunday Bannie. I am a disable but no matter my condition I still feel that there is life out there. For now I am doing small business that is keeping me moving on strong.
People feel when you are disable nothing good can come out of you. I started my plans since last year to build a house and add my market up, if I am bless to get this money I will build my house and the rest will be use for business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
All days are just happy for me. When I first got my wheel chair I was also happy. Today I am happy because I am blessed with this visit. This news is forever remember.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I will say money. For my condition I am not working or farming to say I will get money quickly but family members who saw the need,helped me with a little cash to start up a small business and today I am doing my little saving. Getting money is my greatest challenge I am facing. I sell small small things to survive.
