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 new goal is to build my house. Therefore, I started purchasing my building materials as soon as I received my first transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by improving our living condition. The transfers we received from GiveDirectly have helped us to build, sent our children to school and paid medical bills in some instances.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my recent transfer to purchase zinc and assorted nails.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I don't like the house I'm living in,if God bless me and I receive Give-Directly transfer I will build a better house and send my children to school"
What is the happiest part of your day?
I was over joy when I heard from my first son who left us and went to ivory coast for years now.he even bought tow suits and send it for me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My greatest challenge is that there's no road to take our crops to fish town to sell.Eech time we plant our crops it remain with us and spoil because we are carry it on our head.
