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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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
RE " We spend the most of our recent transfer on purchasing bricks and zinc for the construction of our new house.
My spouse and i have decided to building a new house with dirt bricks and zinc because our current house which was roof with thatch is leaking badly ".
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
RE " In my opinion, givedirectly is doing well for us here.
Because for a long period of time we have been wanting to building a new house, but we could not afford the cost.
All thanks to givedirectly it is now possible ".
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
RE " We hope to have a decent and comfortable house of our own, and also start up a mini business to help sustain us even after givedirectly has left our town".
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($231 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
"When I withdraw my transfer, I intend to buy materials to start building a house for my family".
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
"The house that my family Iive in currently is very old and the thatches are leaking. Building a new house has been my greatest prayer, but could not afford it. With this transfer, I will be able to buy materials to start my house project".
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
"I was home when my phone rang and it was a mobile money message that I have received $35,625 LD from GiveDirectly. I was so excited to receive such a huge amount. The first thing I thought about was to start my house project because the house that my family and I live in currently is very old and the thatches are leaking".
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access_time over 2 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My main challenge right now is lack of Money and better shelter".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"For the past 6 months, one of my greatest sadness has been the dead of my brother wife. The happiness is the coming of GiveDirectly support and the safe birth of our boy child".
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"It is my hope and plan that, when I am lucky to be selected to benefit cash support from GiveDirectly, I will use some of the money to build a new house, and establish a small business to support my family".
