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 planned to set up a new business and continue with my house construction.
My husband along with my kids, we are living in a single room so we have decided to build 3 bed rooms house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing great job by providing us with unconditional cash to carry on our dream projects.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zinc with other building materials for the construction of my new house and bought pig tail bone, chicken feet etc for business.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($246 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
We have always been living in a thatched house. I didn't even dream of living in a zinc house.
But when i received the cash, my husband and i decided to buy zinc to improve the roof of our house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Providing us unconditional transfer is a wonderful thing and we remain forever grateful to Give Directly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Spent the money to buy zinc and nails to improve our house roof.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
By the grace of God when I am successful to receive support from Givedirectly, I mean plan is to build a bigger house where whenever my family come, they will have somewhere to sleep.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I have not gotten any joy. Of recent, we been broken down with family deaths. Those people used to contribute to our lives in many different ways. Realizing their absences has deepen our sorrow day-by-day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My current challenge is tailored around money. Presently, to even afford for my family daily is a major challenge. Most often, we go around digging cassava and planting for people before we can cater to our family.
