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 ($244 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I don't have new goals now. By the grace of God I was able to push through with what I had previously planned to do; to send my two children to school, buy a plot of land to build my house. I already purchased all of what I need to start my house project.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing well and I want to appreciate them. You won't believe that I'm never received such help throughout my entire life...Because of GiveDirectly, I can proudly and safely say anytime from now I'll be Leaving my family house to move to my own house. I'm a house owner now!!!
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I sent my last transfer to my two children for tuitions. They needed to clear the school fees so I sent the money to them for that purpose.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($246 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?
After I received the transfer from, I thought on buying four bundle of zinc, two cartons of nail and planks, so I can start my building project. But I am waiting to receive the rest of the transfer. So my family and I can have a good living place.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly can help people with money, for them to be able to send their children school and to develop their community. GiveDirectly don't take food nor water or anything from people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
What I am planning to do with my money, is to buy four bundle of zinc, two cartons of nail and planks, so I can start my building project. But I am waiting to receive the rest of the transfer. So my family and I can have a good living place.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I am uneducated, getting older and need rest. The town has not seen any modern structure and facility. Upon receiving the cash transfer, I plan to build a three rooms structure well furnished to rent as a means to generate resources for my old age retirement."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"The news about this GD money has brought me happiness and joy in my life."
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My primary challenge is to get money to pay my children school fees. I am currently uneducated and unemployed. I have to do hard labor work to earn money to maintain my family. My children are often thrown out of school due to unpaid school fees."
