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 new goal for my transfer which is to build house for myself.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is doing everything well because my life has improved and everything is now going well with me since I started receiving transfer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Am saving the money for build a house for myself.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($265 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was excited very happy .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life change since i started receiving transfer from give directly things where tough on me but through the help of Give directly things are far better now.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 2 bundles of zinc and 4 bags of cement and 1 pack of nail and other assorted building materials and i used some of my transfer to buy food.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I should benefit from this cash transfer, I want to build a house for my kids. The kids and I have been abandoned by their father, so I need to do all with in my weak ways to give them a better future.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My greatest joy in the last six months has been the coming of Give Directly into our community. Because of Give Directly's program, I'm now assured that my dream is going to be reality.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have always tried to build a house, but everytime I make a try, I done complete it. Out of a sudden, the house is destroyed by the heavy downpour of rain. My greatest challenge has been limited finance to build a house.
