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?
I have been satisfied with my peasant life in a little mud hut all along not thinking about improving anything because I didn't have the means but with this transfer, I now desire to move out of this hut and build a decent house for me and my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly in my opinion is doing well by changing lives and making a lasting impact in our communities. In addition, the manner in which their staff carry themselves, it is an example of a good institution and I must applaud them for that. I can't lay my hand on anything they don't do well if you may ask me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
In preparation for my house project, I've recently bought zinc and nails, made arrangements for saw men to supply me with wood for the roof.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($264 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I left that early morning for the farm. Few hours later my son came running to give me imformation that there was celcebation in the town that Givedirectly had sent money to people phone and so I needed to check mine. I left whatsoever I was doing and hurrily ran to the town along with my husband.
We both went to the village courage area to check the phone. Fortunately we saw our money. I became happy and I along with my family became to dance. We were so happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Before Givedirectly came, thing were hard. Sometimes when the farm poorly provide, we were made to eat cassava or plantae for survival. Things were not too good. Now that I have received this money, my family have began to make plan for a better home and a happier life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I went to the building material store and purchased one bundle of zince, planks and nails to build my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"Firstly, I'm greatful to God almighty for this opportunity. During the past years, things had been very difficult we had to make farm to sustain the family. My husband has another wife, so to make farm for the both of us had been challenging. When I am eligible I will start a business. The remaining money will be invested in to farming ."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"One thing that brought so much happiness in time passed, was the recovery of my twins sister, after being very ill for a while, almost at the point of death. I have been praying for God's intervention and God answer all of my prayers she recovered from her sick bed, that day was my happiest day on earth. "
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"The challenges we are faced with is getting food for the entire family. Sometimes we engage into farming but pest destroyed most of the crops, and transporting them to the market during rainy season had been difficult because of the deplorable road conditions in this county. "
