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 don't have any new goals, because I already had a goal before receiving the transfer, so I decided to continue with my old goal which is to buy three bundle of zinc so I can build my new house. So my family and I can have live a good life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly can help people with money, for them to develope their community, send their children school and to also do business. GiveDirectly don't take food nor water or anything from people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
What I am planning to do with my money, is to buy three bundle of zinc so I can start my building project. So my family and I can have live a good life. Because it has been my plan to build a decent house for my family and I.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($245 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?
Yes, I have a new goal that I never had before receiving this transfer , my new goal is to buy land.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly make me to get land
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent money was spend on Land.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"When I received the cash transfer, I plan to build a new house along the road "in the city" where my children can attend high school to seek quality education.
What is the happiest part of your day?
"In the last six months, my children was able to.have been promoted from one level to another, this brough me joy and happiness in my life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My biggest challenge now is financial constraint. I am uneducated likewise my spouse, because of this I don't have the potential to seek a better job opportunities in order to earn sufficient money that will carter to the family, instead I have to do hard labor work in terms of " sustainable farming" to make earn living for my family.
