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 previous plans have been building my own house. I have been living in my uncle's house for the past seven years. I am a high school graduate but I have not been able to continue at university level due to financial difficulties. Hence, I make sugarcane farm to sustain my family. GiveDirectly has been a great blessing to me and my family. With these transfers, my life will improve gradually.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has always been guiding us to use our money wisely. Thanks to the entire team for putting smiles on our faces. My family and I will forever remained grateful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am planning to buy building materials which includes,zinc and zinc nails. I want to build my house. Additionally, I will use portion of my transfer to expand my agriculture project. Produce from my farm will serve as an additional source of income for me to cater to my family. Thanks to the entire team at GD. My life has changed completely.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($262 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Give Directly transfer has been a long awaited dream, we have made lots of inquiry to the main office and we were told to wait, so waiting has been our only option. While on my daily hustle yesterday afternoon, he heard noise from the town, so we decided to leave our brushing on our farms and rush in town. When we finally arrived, to our surprise the noise was actually a noise of joy and jubilation, when we try asking, we got to know that our long awaited transfer was already here! I was so excited! A lot is going to be achieved, I thought deeply.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Being a man and living in a family house is a challenge. I have always wanted to own my house where I can live freely with my family and have my privacy. Additionally, my sugar Cain farm was also a burden to me, in a sense that it is already full for harvesting and having the money to hire people to harvest it and bring it to town was also a burden for me. Thanks to Give Directly, who have lifted those burden off my shoulders, I am indeed grateful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My transfer will be used on purchasing my house materials, It has been my dream to own a house of my own. The remaining portion of my transfer will be spent on harvesting my sugar Cain farm.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm a family head, and I don't have a shelter for me and my family, getting this money will help me build a better house for my family. I don't feel comfortable living in my brother's house but for now I have no other option but to squat with him in the same house. I will us the remaining to establish business so we can keep our status going better.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Getting life always brings me joy, when I see how strange things happen in our day-to-day activities, I feel blessed to have life, getting blessed I feel aboundance of joy.
Lastly my son just turn one (1) year, he's a blessing to us so this gives me confidence and always make me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My family and I are going through lots of difficulties, we don't a house of our own, we hardly afford to eat, we don't meet our basis needs in life, but we live on a manageable life with what we have in our possessions. My wife need to continue school but no finance to keep her going.
