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?
Upon receiving GD cash grant my new goal is to improve my dwelling house. My family and I do live in the same house. I have eight (8) biological living children along with three (3) grand kids living under the same roof but our house still needs other improve for a better living condition. In so doing, I'm developing my house for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Giving us money and we decide on the usage is one great thing Give Directly is doing well in. And let GD improve by giving cash to all those who received phone from Give Directly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the new goal of developing our family house, the second transfer received was spent on the purchase of nails, hinges, door ketch, wood, and workmanship.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was like a dream to me because I was not expecting such huge money to be given free to me. Most especially something that I didn't work for. I was filled with joy when I received that Life changing message from Give Directly
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Things was very difficult on me before I could get enrolled on this Give Directly program. It had been my greatest worry that I earn some cash to improve my house roof but things had been very hard on me that I couldn't. When it rains, my entire house can be leaking but I'm very happy now that I have received my first transfer. At least with this transfer, I was able to buy zinc to improve my house roof. Special thanks and appreciation goes to Give Directly for empowering me financially to solve my problems and to restart my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Improving my house
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am a classroom Teacher and farmer who has not been paid for the past five months. I have been thinking how to raise funds and complete the construction of my house. Therefore, when I received cash transfer from Give Directly I will complete the construction of my house and also buy a land in Ceatos City.
What is the happiest part of your day?
As an individual, I was very happy for the construction of my own house even though is not yet completed. I am more happy when Give Directly came to our community today ro enroll us on their program. I hopeful that my house will be completed when I received cash transfer from Give Directly.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As I told you earlier, I am a classroom Teacher and farmer who has not been paid for the past five months. This has really cause me sleepless nights because I am finding it difficult to raise funds and support my family.
