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'm hoping to relocate my entire family to the city to continue their education because where we are currently living, there is no school for the kids. I want to see them become future leaders of tomorrow.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I'm grateful to God almighty for this Nobel priceless organisation who has changed my story form zero to hero. Their kindness is rare . I hope they continue their good work for humanity.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Where we currently live, there's no school for our children to attend . They have to travel to another town about an hour to acquire education. It's very stressful crossing water every day. I bought a piece of land in the city to build my dream house where all of my children will relocate to the city for better and proper education.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($235 USD)
access_time 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
In the upcoming years, I want to become one of the biggest farmers to supply villages with varieties of crops for sustainability in my town. and I'm hoping to complete and live in one of the best houses in my town as my own.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I lived in poverty and Givedirectly took me from poverty . It was the best thing ever in my life, which I'm forever greatful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm a farmer who lives with my wife and 6 children. We have all lived in a thatched house for more than 10 years. Things had been very tough for us to get our daily meals. Since I was opportune to have received support from Givedirectly, I decided to build a concrete house with three bedrooms for my family.
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access_time over 1 year ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am interested in building, it has been my dream to build a decent house. If I am opportune to benefit from Givedirectly cash transfer program, I will build a house and spend the rest of the money on food and clothing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy, today seeing Givedirectly working in my hometown makes me the happiest on earth right now.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My major challenge right now is the lack of food for the family, I have to work throughout the day just to have a meal, for I am my family.
