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 have face been with serious hardship especially with dwelling place.The house In which reside with my family is very old and licking roof.
Upon receiving my second transfer I decided re roofing the house in order to have for us a befitting place to sleep.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is helping me live and am very comfortable with my life which is very commending.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent most on re roofing my house
2nd 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?
Upon receiving GD transfer it has made me have new goal. My newest goal planned is to buy land in the City of Cestos to build my future home. Because of this new plan, I have made a part-payment for the land. The purchase of this land is something that I did have on my mind but as I'm seeing the transfers valuable in amount; it calls for new achievable goal.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD is doing well by giving out cash grant to the needy and what GD needs to improve on is making full payment as outlined on the paper.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on the purchase (part-payment) of land in Cestos City. This is where my future home is to be built. As the next transfer comes, I intend to complete my land payment and later start my house construction.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($233 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was pounding rice with my siblings when the message came. It was so surprising to us and we (siblings and I) started to dance. I feel very happy receiving such a huge amount of cash. Because, it has enable me to own a land in the city of Cestos.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is to own a land in Cestos city, since receiving my first payment from GD. It is something that I never thought of happening soon. I feel so happy to have received such a plenty cash and it means so much to me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a land in cestos city with my most recent transfer. It is my dream of building a house in the city of Cestos. Most time my family and I find it difficult to get place to sleep in Cestos. We usually sleep at friends houses. This most recent transfer has help me fulfil my first plan of owning a land in Cestos which I am grateful for.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I want to build a house. The house I am living in belong to my father.I am occupying just a room. With yhe cash transfer, I will build a house for and children and I. I will usethe remaining money to start a business, like children clothes. This will enable save and hav more capital for future use.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Getting on GiveDirectly programme is my greatest joy. Some of my friends from other communities told me about the programme. Seeing GD here today in my community gives makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My fiance is not working and getting food my family is not easy. The farm did not produce much this year because the animals ate everything that was planted. Getting money to provide food and other things for my children has been my greatest challenge .
