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?
Since I started receiving the cash transfer, my new goals are to build a new house with zinc roof, and continue educating my children. Thanks to Give Directly for assisting us fulfill our dreams.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In mine own opinion, Give Directly gives out unconditional cash transfer for us to transform our lives. It has assisted us have a changed in our stories of life. With the cash transferred we building new houses with zinc roof, and at the same time supporting our children in school by paying their tuitions with what Give Directly has given us. Thanks for Give Directly, because I see nothing wrong that they have done.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I saved my recent cash transfer to pay the labourers that are going to build our house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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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 build a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly Knows how to help people financially very well. The money they give us came directly without anyone stealing some or asking us for favor in return. I am so thankful.
Nothing I see that Givedirectly dont know how to do well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy Zince, nail, and paid my children school fees
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" My husband is a hunter and it's our source of income. Upon receiving this cash transfer I will build another house because where we are living can't accommodate everyone . I will invest into my children education and the remaining money will be use for food. "
What is the happiest part of your day?
" What brought joy to me was last month I was too fortunate to have killed lots of animals because most time I'm unlucky. At less we have sufficient food and money for the family upkeep. "
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" I'm a hunter and most time I'm unlucky to have kill animals getting food for the family had been difficult. When ever we engage into farming animals keep on destroying our crops. "
