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 do not have a new goal. I am still working on my old goals.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing well by putting smiles on our faces. They have brought me total happiness and my heart is pleased. Everything is okay with Givedirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent part of my money on my last child's school materials and fees.I paid people to brush my farmland to make cassava farm. I also bought foodstuffs to start my business. (Onions, kanyan, peanuts candy, pepper, etc.)
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($267 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at my big daughter place when i got the message that the money has reached, i started dancing, yelling and praying. I was excited because i wanted to pay my children tuitions , change my house roof and start my small business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I feel wonderful everyday because I'm able to eat daily now and take good care of my children.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I pay my children tuitions , bought zine to change my house roof and started my small business.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"My husband died 2017, since then sending my children to school has been a major challenge for me. If I am successful to benefit from this grant, I will pay my children fees at their school."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"Seeing Give Directly coming in to help us has brought me my greatest joy this year. I felt really bad when we were not enrolled the last time due to time, I felt we were not going to benefit from this program. "
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" Like I said previously, my husband died and left me with children, no one to help me support them. I really want to educate my children because if they are educated, they will be able to help me when they are employ. My children's education is a major challenge for me."
