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?
The new goal that i also want to do.with this transfer is to buy cement to plaster my house. I initially planned to pay people to cut sticks for the house project, but now I will execute the two goals i have with the transfer i received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well by bringing the program to our town to registering us and also giving us money to do things for ourselve, this money have change my life. I want to say a big thank you to GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Paying workmanship for contractors cutting sticks for my house project and buying cement bags to plaster my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($269 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was home when i saw people running from the network area that they have received their transfer messages. I hurriedly went there to check and fortunately I received mine the joy that fill my heart was too.much. I felt fine because i wanted to pay my daughter school fees and build my house. So when i saw the message i knew i could do what i wanted to do. GiveDirectly has fulfill my desire.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The difference in my life now is that i used to do hard labour work or begged someone to help me but now it's not like that anymore. Now i will have money to do lots of things. Thank God for GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my money on my daughter school fees, i bought 2 bundles of zinc and food too.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money from Givedirectly will mean a fulfillment of my dream of owning a house for me and my family. I have always dreamed of building a house to shelter my family but the impediment for me to construct a house is lack of money. I am not gainfully employed. I have to do farming and burn charcoal to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
What brought me happiness or joy was the day my wife had a safe delivery with a healthy baby girl. During her pregnancy, I was very worried her situation holding to the fact that I am without a reliable source of income. But to see my wife having a safe delivery, that seriously brought me happiness.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge that I'm currently going through is lack of job. I am not gainfully employed. I am serving as C.H.A for the town on a volunteer basic but I'm not able to provide the basic necessities of my family so I will really appreciate any help I can get to improve my family livelihood.
