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?
Yes, I had a new goal which was "plastering" my house. My the help of God and the third transfer, I have completed plastering my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing well in every thing especially sending follow-up team to check on us as to whether recipients are rightfully using their money.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to buy cement to plaster my old house and I also pay those who did the job.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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 don't have a new goal, what I did was to continue with my previous goal. I spent some money to complete the house (my goal)and also bought a lot of land for another house because where I lived presently cannot host the entire family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly is doing well in every direction. I am happy that GiveDirectly was able to came into my life and provide me with this assistance. As you can see is GiveDirectly money I use to renovate this house and bought a lot for another house I wish to build.
GiveDirectly remains the center of my life because her works are all transparent, I main every aspect of job is perfect.
I am thankful to God for bringing GiveDirectly into my life. Everything that GiveDirectly is doing is going on well, they do not need improvement.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought one lot of land from thr second transfer and additional 10 bags of cement and half bundle of zinc to complete the house I lived in presently.
I also bought food for my house/ home and save sone money.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($264 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was in the bush cultavating my new rice farm for this year as farming is my only source of living. My phone suddenly rang and after I confirmed the amount in the massage from GiveDirectly, I started dancing and singing praises to God for what he has done through GiveDirectly. I was almost like crying because I have never thought of such huge opportunity in life. I am so happy with this transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed greatly, I'm not stressed up anymore; GiveDirectly has made me to really know that life is worth living because my previous was poverty stricking. I didn't know that I would have gotten out of this poverty. My heart has been overflowing with joy since I received this money.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought ten sheets of zinc, one pack of zinc nails and eight pieces of planks to do some extension workon my house.
I also bought four bags of cement to plaster my house because I already have a new zinc roof house.
I bought food for my home, medication and paid my daughter school fees.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Since my older brother built me this little house five years ago and went out of money to have it completed, it has been leaking on me and my grandchildren which gives us sleepless nights positioning ourselves in corners that won't leak when it's raining so if I am opportune to recipient this money,I will change the entire roof of my house and put cement on the floors along with guarantee doors and ceilings so we can have no worries with sleeps especially when rain comes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
It's our normal activity to go on farm daily so as to get something to eat at evening so after working hard on the farm and returns home with something to eat and we are filled, I feel happy seeing them among their friends playing or when I tell them stories about our small days.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Since the death of my husband years back,my greatest challenge has been earning living for myself and grandchildren which still presists at the moment so I have to make farm all by myself just to get something for the children to eat.
