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 been planning on improving my house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is doing well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on building materials
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($300 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?
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My plan is to build my own house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirect is doing pretty good for me and my family including the community people
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to purchased my house materials and labor
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($298 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?
Yes, I had plans before receiving my transfer from Give Directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is doing a great job
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on my building materials and my children school fees
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($274 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When the money hate my account, I couldn't just believe that the money was for me, because the money came unexpectedly and I was wondering what a great blessing that the Lord has blessed me with.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am a Fisher man and I was used to burnt coal.
Since I received the money, I have increased my fishing by having more
nets and burning more coal for sale.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am planning to build my house, because I am living in some one house, paid my children school fees and I bought a canoe with the balance money
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My wife and myself will start a business in the community
What is the happiest part of your day?
My children were able to complete their schooling and they were promoted.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
It's very difficult to get food right now. We usually burn coal to survive and the rainy season has made it hard for us to do so.
