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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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer was used to purchase Planks for the house project.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has done so well in helping us to build house. I cant tell what Givedirectly is not doing well. Everything is ok with me.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My new plan is to build a house. I have started to buy materials for the project.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I intend buying planks for the house project with the cash given me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly give cash transfer directly to it's reciepnts to change their lives, but they don't receive gifts from reciepnts as other organizations do.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Yes, I have a new goal to build a new house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($264 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought two bundles zinc, and my children school materials..
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The difference the cash transfer made in our lives is great. It assited in getting mine children ready for school, and is about to build a house for me. Been a widower to support children has been very difficult for me. I got in a saving club and was unable to pay due for one year. Thanks to Give Directly who had put smiles on our faces. I'm about to get sleeping place for myself.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was happy when I received the cash transfer, because I am going to build mine single house. I'm a widow with ten children, and seven lives with me that am supporting.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"The current challenge I'm faced with is finance. Since the death of my husband, my only means of earning for my family is by selling rice-bread which of course has a very minimum profit. Most of the time it is being spent on food."
What is the happiest part of your day?
" I am a member of a savings club. We usually credit and repay debts back with interest. I had a lot of debts this year due to my current hardship. By the grace of God, I have settled almost all my debts and that has brought so much joy and happiness to me."
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" If I am successful in this program, I will use my cash transfer to support my children's education. Since the death of my husband, things haven't been easy. My children have been out of school for an academic year. Once I have settled the children's school fees and I am left with some money, I will use the remaining money to improve on my bread making business. I believe by doing so will help raise additional money for the family."
