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?
RE " I hope to have a solid income in few years from now.
That's why we use our transfer in setting up a family business which my wife is managing ".
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
RE " Givedirectly is doing well.
Because, i have observed alot of NGO coming in our community, even when they bring money they will attach complains to it which at times causes most people not to benefit from. But with givedirectly program everyone is able to benefit and most importantly they are able to complete their program successfully.
I think the first people (enrolment) givedirectly people creates fear in people because they didn't built working relationship with the people (recipients) when they entered community.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
RE " I spend the most of my recent transfer on paying for the production of planks for the renovation of my house.
And i will also use the rest to pay some of my children school fees".
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($231 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was amazing, it was in the morning time, I was just walking around my yard, I heard the loud noise from the citizenry of my town, I went there and find out that GiveDirectly transfer has finally arrived, I immediately check my mobile account, I also my transfer, it was just unbelievable.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I believe there will be improvement or positive difference in my life as I continue to get these transfers and put them into good activities that will bring positive difference in my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer was spent on buying bags of cement and bundle of zinc to improve my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 1 year ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
From what I will receive from GiveDirectly, I plan to build a house. I'm currently staying to family place so whatever I will get, I will build my house for my family and I to move in. I'm borning and my children are growing older and I will want to give them a better sleeping place.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last six months, I decided to make my own farm by investing and supporting my children and wife. I'm excited because with what I planted, my family can harvest it and have some food to eat of the next six months.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My current challenges face is the high cost of living and to take care of my family. It is so huge and we are only depending on farming for surviving.
