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
42500 LRD ($277 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?
I plan to complete the payment for the land and l also plan to buy food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Completing the payment for my land, buying a new mattress and improving my life are all good things that give directly did for me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought food for the house with the transfer that give directly gave me and I have also completed the payment for my land.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($281 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have a new goal that I didn't have before receiving the money. I planned to buy land with my transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is doing everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm saving my transfer until I get the entire money to buy a piece of land.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($297 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I been planning to buy a new mattress, floor mat and start business before receiving my second transfer from Givedrectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedrectly is doing well by helping poor people in this village. Life been difficult for me in this village. I am so greatful to Givedrectly for the assistance given me. I haven't notice anything that Givedrectly is not doing well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my recent transfer to buy mattress, floor mat and started business. I will add more goods to my business when I receive my third and fourth transfer money from Givedrectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy. My child has been out of school due to lack finance. The money came on time to pay my daughter tuition.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was suffering, my husband abandoned me and I had no support. Things been very bad with me but all thanks to give directly for helping to improve my living condition.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to pay my kid school fees,buy food and start a little business.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This recipient says if she gets this cash, she will invest it into a business to help her family improve.
What is the happiest part of your day?
She said on June 16 2021, she experienced happiness and joy because it was her birthday.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
She said the main challenge she is faced with currently is that her children are not in school.
