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?
At the moment, I don't have any New goals since I'm still working on building my house. Before coming in contact with GiveDirectly, My life was in a very bad condition,my family and I live in a two room house with grass thatches as it's roof.
When ever rain falls, we place dishes in every leaking spot to help hold the water. This condition cause us to have sleepless night,thereby making my kids to get sick.
Now that I'm receiving financial assistance from GiveDirectly my life will improve greatly. I will continue with my plan of building a better shelter for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly is doing extremely well in helping to improve the living conditions of poor people through her direct cash transfer approach and I think GiveDirectly should continue.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm working on building a better shelter for my family. when I received my second transfer I purchased additional two bundles of roofing sheets and a cartoon of assorted nails.
I am awaiting my third payment to hire contractors to start the elevation work.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
During rainy season, sleeping in my house becomes very difficult for my family and I because of the lack of a better roof. If I get this money from GD, I will use it to build myself a house and to sent my children to school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever I get enough money to support my family that entire day can really make me happy. Moreover, by hearing the news that GD is working in my town brought me more joy and happiness.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My husband and I only means of supporting our children is the little income I usually generate from my farm. My major problem is the lack of money to sent my children to school and to build myself a better house.
