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 ($280 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 been seriously sick and this last transfer is what kept me alive. I have spent portion of my last money to treat myself and deciding to improve my house with the balance.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Givedirectly is doing everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought my medication and pay hospital bills with portion of my money, am using the balance to improve my house.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 USD)
access_time almost 3 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 is to improve my house.
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 want to improve my house with my transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($296 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Yes I have new goals; I want to fixed my old house and make it more comfortable and I also want to open a new business to generate more money for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly gives me the opportunity to make my own decisions in using the transfer and they talk to me good with respect. I have not identified any wrong thing about GiveDirectly yet.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have been sick for some time now so I haven't been able to withdraw my money to start spending it.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This recipient said he is already in his old age, if he received this cash, he will buy cement and plaster his house to make it look decent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
He says for the past 6 months he has never experience joy or happiness due to the challenge in his health.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
He said he is challenged in his health right now due to lack of money.
