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?
My new goal is to join my son in plastering my house. My husband is late and I have no one to help me and my children. I also want to pay my children school fees. They have been put out of school because of money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly knows how to change people lives. They are doing very well for us in helping us get out of poverty. As a widow , life was hard but Givedirectly help change that satuation. I am so greatful.
I have no idea of what Givedirectly does not do well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to purchase zinc and paid my children balance school fees
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($265 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I want to say thank God for Give Directly. My husband and I planned to plaster our house with the cash transfer when it comes, but unfolding for us, he died last Wednesday and I got the cash on Friday.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference the cash transfer has made in our lives is, we're going to have a descent house to stay in. This was our dream, especially my late husband's dream. Thank You GD.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought twelve bags of cement with the cash transfer to plaster our house because, this is what mine husband and I had planned previously before his death. I'm going to fulfill his dream.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am already old. If I get this money I will focus on my children to school. For I did not gi to school and now I am getting old,so if my children get good education they will be able to take care of me when I am no longer able to walk. Education for my children is what I plan for.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Every day is good but today is different because it brought me a very happy news. This news is what every one will want to hear.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
No money. I am a TTM in this town but this work I do is for the sake of my people. No good pay is in this work. I am asking God to bless me with money so I can work on my plans. Money is what I want for now.
