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?
My new goal is to Complete my house. I have already started building with the most recent transfer I received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly does well when it comes to helpimg poor people have a home of their own. They have empowered us so well that today we are able to start building modern house.
I don't see anything Givedirectly is not doing well. They are excellent and we are very happy about that.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most re ent tranfer was spent to buy Cement, planks and paid for workmanship.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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?
I live in an unfinished house made of mub and tartch like most people in our village. When I got my transfer, I decided to improve my house better. This time I want to turn it into a modern building. This wasn't on my mind because I couldnt afford tbe cost. Now that I have started receiving money, my gosl is to complete it.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I like the way you people ask questions to know the true about what we are doing with our money. I think your know that very well. Meanwhile, I dont think there's anything you people can not do well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have purchased few bags of cement to start plastering my house already.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($264 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money from GiveDirectly I was so excited. I built my house since 2018 but I could not fully complete it, because there was no money to purchased cement to plaster the interior and exterior walls. Now with the money that GiveDirectly has sent me, I will fully complete my house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has improved greatly since GiveDirectly started sending me transferred funds. I am a farmer, I plant pepper, bitter boy and Cocoa to earned my livelihood.
The farming work is too hard for me, but I have no options to bettering my life.
The income I generate from selling my Farm products is very small.
Now that GiveDirectly have started sending me money I Will have a comfortable house to live in, because I have already purchased 14 bags of cement to complete the plastering.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I built my house since 2018 but I could not fully complete it, because there was no money. So I spent my most recent transferred to purchase 14 bags of cement to do the plastering.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money i will use it to make coco farm, build house and send my children to school. When my coco farm starts to produce, it will help me to give my children quality education.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I harvested my rice and now i have small rice to feed my family i am happy. Even though it won't carry me for the whole year but for now i am happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My family biggest challenges are finances and food. Now i don't have anyone to support my children.
