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 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 had no plans for my last transfer. I just save my last transfer for emergency purposes.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing everything well because my life has changed from receiving transfer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am saving my money.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($300 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 want to own a business that will raise enough money for my family, I also want to build my own house because the one I am living in right now belongs to my family. When I have my own house, I will be more comfortable and free from my family stress.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I love GiveDirectly because they are helping us unconditionally, they also talk to me kindly anytime I am being interviewed, I love the way GiveDirectly send us the money through our mobile money accounts without any third party being involve. I have not seen anything bad about GiveDirectly yet.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I will use my third transfer to set-up a business that will help me raise more money, I will also use it to start building the house that I decided to have as dream house, the remaining amount will be used to buy food for my family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($297 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?
My plan have been how to support my children in school this year, because my garden didn't produce this year that could help me with the school activities.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own mind, Givedirect did pretty good from the time they entered the community up to the time, I received the money
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought my children school uniform, food and fertilizer for my garden
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was feeling very good because it was my first experience. I haven't handle such amount in my life since I was born.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has improved since I started receiving transfer from Givedirectly. I can now afford money to buy fertilizer for my farm and eat on time every day.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money on my agriculture activities and used the balance for food.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This recipient said if she receive this cash, she will send her children to school and invest the rest of the cash in to business to help them improve their household living condition.
What is the happiest part of your day?
She said while it is true that she is facing lot of challenges in life, she is grateful to God Almighty that she still has life in her, she said this brings joy and happiness in her life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenges are not easy, there is no cash, no job and etc.
