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 previous goal continue, because it has not yet been achieved. My house project is still in progress for now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly does everything good in my opinion. I don't know of anything that they don't do well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm planning to buy my last building materials to complete my project, which are additional Zinc, nail, planks etc. A portion of my transfer will also be kept for workmanship.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($286 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?
Firstly, the plan I had in my theart over the pass years was building a new house, because presently the house in which I live in along with my family is been more than 15 years old now, which is a durt block house. My two payments in question when to was building materials and my children school fees. I still awaiting respond on my last two payment to begin my building project. Many thanks and for kind work down in our Communities by GiveDirectly, by Seeing the wellbeing of our family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is really doing very well for us, by trying to change everyone life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My both payment was spend on building materials and school fees
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 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 very fine when I received the message. It was the very first time in my entire life seeing a huge amount of money like that. The astonishing part is that I didn't even work for it. That is so overwhelming. I'm just grateful for this opportunity that will improve the livelihood of me and my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life since I've received my transfer from GiveDirectly is that, I am able to gather enough food for my family. I'm also able to set up a new business and send my children to school. I am so grateful for this opportunity. GiveDirectly has done extremely well for us. Our lives has improved for the best.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My house has been leaking during the rainy season. And my children has been out of school because I didn't have enough money to pay their school fees. Therefore, when I received my transfer, I was overjoyed. I knew that I could finally resolve most of these challenges.I want to buy zinc to build a house and also pay my children tuition for this academic year 2021/2022. I'm thinking on starting a new business that would create additional source of income to better our lives. Finally, I will save some of my money pending the next transfer. This saved amount coupled with my next transfer will be used to expand my current business. This transfer from GiveDirectly has positively transitioned my live and I'm so grateful for this.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Getting this money, I will buy my land, build a house and send my children to school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My farm came out good, meaning my harvest was well thar really got me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Sending my children to school right now is my greatest challenge.
