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?
I have new goals that I didn't have before receiving this transfer. I'm planning on building a house for myself.
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 planning on building a house for myself
2nd 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?
Yes, I had others plans before receiving my transfer. I was planning on building my house and sending my children to school
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is doing good job. giving us cash we never work for, but sometimes most of the near by villages are not selected
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on building my house and sending my children to school
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($265 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My name is Lucy Davids, farming was my source of income before receiving GD transfer. I was so happy, For the first time I had money to pay my children's school fees without asking my boyfriend or children's father. it brought so much joy to have a peace of mind.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I been living in my parent house since I was a little girl, With Give Directly transfer I was able to buy zinc to build my own house and pay my children school fees in full installment.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on my kids school fees.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Right now I do not have any source of income to save money for my children's tuition. When I receive the cash, I will use some portion to start a business. With the business, I can generate at least $ 40 USD profit per month. I will put $ 10 USD of the monthly profit in savings every month. I can use some to renovate my house and send my children to School.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My older son who was at home doing nothing was called by one of my kinsman to learn how to drive heavy duty trucks,. This brought me Joy and happiness. I think with that skill he can help me with money to support his siblings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Waking up every morning with out a long term plans for my children's future in terms of money for their tuition and basic needs, are some of of my greatest challenges. I have to leave my children without any parental care at home to travel to long distances to work on people's farms. I spend most of my days worrying about their safety.
