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?
I've already purchased Zinc, nails and planks for my house. As for the farm, arrangements are being made to buy crops seedlings for the planting season.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well by changing my life from being an ordinary peasant farmer to a potential prospective cash crops farm owner. That in my opinion is unmatched. There's nothing I know they don't do well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have two huts but they are all mud and thatch. Now my goal is to change all to concrete house with zinc roof. I've also decided to make larger farms so I can have people employed to work for me in order to increase produce.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($264 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My living place isn't in good condition. I purchased zinc and other building materials.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I wasn't able to reconditioned my house. my first transfer has placed me in the position to renovate it.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was advised by my Doctor not to do any physical work for a year. For this reason, my house is in a deplorable condition. I don't have any means of getting money to renovate it. I was overwhelmed upon receiving my transfer. Now I am in the position to buy zinc and other building materials.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My challenges had been getting sufficient food for the family. When ever we engage into farming animals keep on destroying our crops. Transporting them also to the market to is difficult because we don't have money for transport. "
What is the happiest part of your day?
"One thing that brought so much happiness to me was when my friend help me with some money because at that time it was not easy to get food for my children, so helping me at that moment brought joy to me. "
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"Firstly I'm greatful to God almighty for this opportunity. I have been farming all my life to make living suitable for the family. If eligible I will pay lots of people to bush bigger area to enable me farm. I will also invest into business and use some to educate my children in school. "
