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 goals remain the same. I have always desire to educate my children and improve my dwelling place. Additionally, I will now take on new construction because where I am now can't accommodate me and my children.
Achieving my goals were something difficult due to financial constraint and my financial disability which was very worrisome. I am greatful that Givedirectly came to my rescue and today most of my goals set including new goals are all achievable base on the financial empowerment initiate from Givedirectly.
I am indeed greatful for the support.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What I have never been expecting, I am getting it from Givedirectly. You know what a mean for organisation to help you with money to solve your problem ? Even though, I set goals, but what time I could make farm to earn such money as quick as Givedirectly did.
I am greatful and there's nothing to complain about that they are not doing well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have been wanting to extend my house and build another one in order to ease the stress of house and prevent my children from sleeping into neighbours house.
I have embarked on improving my current house and will soon start building another one. I also use portion of the money towards my children's tuition.
I am happy for Givedirectly
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?
Since I started receiving my transfer, I was able to buy zinc and other building materials to build a new house for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is doing her best to empower us in society through the transfer and I'm grateful for the change they have brought to my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am planning to buy zinc and I'm also saving to buy a motorbike with my transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($260 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because I have struggled for an entire year and I was unable to raise such an amount. My children dropped out of school as a result of this. The house I live in along with my family was very small to accommodate us and
it is a very serious embarrassment. So with the money I received from Give Directly, I was able to send my children back to school . I also bought building materials for the construction of a new house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Since I started receiving the transfer, I can say that I am happy again because my problem are being solved. I no longer worry as I use to do.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought building materials for the construction of a new house which will accommodate my family. I used the rest of the money to educate my children.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I have difficulties paying my children school fees. I did not go far in school. So I wish that my children get good education. Even though this is my greatest wish, paying fees on time has been difficult for me. So if I get any money, I will use it for schilling.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The news about this GD money has brought me the greatest happiness
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My greatest challenge is with paying my children school fees. I have to burn coal before paying my children school fees. The rainy this year have made coal burning difficult
