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?
No! My old goal was to build a new house. My house is old. The walls are made out of mud. It was dubbed. It is old. The muds have falling off from most parts. The roof is tarsh. During the rainy season its like we're outside. The house leaks so bad. I had been wanting to build a new one. Due to low income, I have not been able to do so. I am so grateful that I got enrolled in this program. My life will now change for the better.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly is not doing anything wrong. It's program is an amazing opportunity to change our lives. I am just so grateful for this program. I am excited that I got enrolled in this program. Hopefully after this program our lives will get better.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My life has been so difficult. Things have not been going well for me. I thank God that GiveDirectly came to my town. I was so excited when I received my transfer. I used some of my money to buy zinc. I also paid the rest of my daughter's tuition and bought a bag of rice. I saved rest of the money. I will use it to pay the contractors that will build my house. I'm hopeful that after this program my life will improve for the best
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 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?
My goal was to build my house for my family and I to live in. I was cutting palm just to survive
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give-directly do well by giving me transfer fund to enable me build my house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my recent transfer on buying 10 begs of cement to carry on my house project
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the first transfer message on my phone, I ran out of my room and started dancing and singing with joy. All my life I have never received such an amount from any one, so this transfer GiveDirectly came as total financial freedom. Now my dream of completing my house can now be realize through this transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life since I started receiving payment from GiveDirectly, I dreamt years ago to built a decent and spacious house for my family and I. For this reason, I worked very hard as a farmer and started the building project. But due to old age, poor health condition and financial constrained I couldn't continue with the project. Happily, with my transfer from GiveDirectly, I am planning to used all my money to buy materials such as cement and planks for the completion of my house. Waking up each day thinking about this life changing opportunity from GD make me feel excited.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My biggest desired have been the completion of my house. Before receiving payment from GiveDirectly, my whole life I have desired to built a decent and comfortable house for my family and I. Sadly my dream was almost impossible. Helpfully, with my transfer from GiveDirectly, I am planning to use all my money to buy materials such as, planks for the doors and cement for the floor and plastering. This is a dream come through opportunity from GD.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use the money to complete the building of my house and pay my daughter who lives in Cestos tuition.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last six months the news of Givedirectly has been my greatest joy so far. I've been pray and wishing that God lead your to our town one day. Watching Givedirectly team passed our town everyday has not been an easy thing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The hardship is too much and i go through alot making farm all year round. My greatest challenge now is securing my daughter's future by sending her to school.
