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
37500 LRD ($247 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am still holding on to my previous plans, I have never change it at all, and those plans or goals are, building of my house, and to pay our children tuition.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
All that Give Directly is doing are all great, and I have not seen anything bad at all.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on buying assorted pieces of planks and other building materials.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($247 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 am still holding up to my plans or goals, I do not have any new goals or plans, my previous plans have been to send my children to school and build my house as well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing pretty well for me and my household by giving us unconditional cash, and I have not seen any wrong that GiveDirectly is involve with.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer has not been spent, I have it here with me save keeping.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($245 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 have not change my goals or I do not have any new goals since the arrival of the transfer. I still keep to my previous goals.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is a God sent helper, they are doing well by giving us unconditional cash transfer, and I do not see anything wrong that GiveDirect has done.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the most recent transfer to buyinging my zinc.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"My situation is worst. I live in brother-in-law house with my husband and children and currently but no money to rent or build my own house since 2018. So my plan for this cash transfer when I receive it is to build zinc house that I and my family can live in.
What is the happiest part of your day?
"Life is the best thing everyone wishes to have. So am happy with my family despite our living conditions.'
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"To earn money has been one of major challenges. My husband has to set bush traps if luck shined on us, we sell the animal he killed for us to earn money to buy other items for the family."
