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?
With my third money from GiveDirectly, i bought two bundles of Zinc and nails with part of my transfer and saved the balance money for family daily use. I have not developed a new goal because, the transfer is the only money I have to build my own house. Farming had been my source of livelihood and couldn't generated much cash to fully support the family. With GiveDirectly transfer, my life is now better than before. Thanks to GiveDirectly for giving me money to improved my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well because, my dream of improvement is now accomplished through the transfer. Every single process went well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the recent transfer, i was able to buy additional building materials with part of my cash and saved the balance money. I am happy because my life have improved through the transfer from GiveDirectly. Thanks to GiveDirectly for giving me money to improved my family life.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time almost 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 because I am living in my brother house. I never had money to build my own house.but with the help of this transfer funds I am able to start building my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did well by making me to handle huge some of money.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my recent transfer on buying zinc, nails and food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($234 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The first time I received my transfer I was so excited. I was on my way to the farm to do some farming activities. while on my way I overheard a huge noise from the order side of the town. I was wondering what was going on there not knowing that was givedirectly transfer that has hit the town. I quickly ran to the network area to check out mine. when I got there I received my massage from givedirectly. I started dancing and singing. Because I been living in this old house no money to buy zinc. when the rain falls all of my clothes get wet. I don't have a mattress to even sleep on. with this transfer I will be able to have them all.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference now in my life is that I'm about to have a house with zinc. my children are in school, our daily meal has improved a bit. moreover, the people in my town live all have changed because of this transfer. the town has changed now everyone is building new houses with zinc. my family are pleased with our home meals now.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer will be used to build a house for me and my family. I will also pay my children's tuition and buy them some schools material. I'm even thinking about buying the first bundle of zinc, while I'm awaiting the next transfer. I also bought some provisions for the house. I bought a music player for myself. I also bought one mattress and fold mat. I bought my children some clothes and my wife a pair of slappers and a few provisions for her.
Enrolled
access_time 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I struggle to build my own house but up to now I have not completed it. When I receive this cash transfer from GiveDirectly, I will use some to complete my house".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"I was excited in November 2021 when I first heard about GiveDirectly operations in Rivercess County ".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My current challenge is lack of finance and food for my family. I started building my house but have not completed it because there is no money to do so and sometimes my family and I starve because no food to eat".
