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?
Yes, I have new plan which is to finish building my new house with all of my transfers. This most recent transfer will be used to complete my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly gives me money to build my house. They have change my living condition with better place to sleep and I have not seen or heard any wrong that GiveDirectly is doing.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have completed the purchase of my house materials such as zinc, cements and nails. I want to ensure that my house is completed with the money I have received because my current house roof is leaking, therefore; completing my house construction will give my family a decent home and improve our standard of life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($233 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at the network area in my village Klaboken, when I saw this massage on my phone saying I have received money from GiveDirectly, I couldn't believe it, because it was my first time to receive that kind of amount. I was very happy, I being to dance telling God thank you for GiveDirectly.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Since I started receiving money from GiveDirectly, I my life is much better, I am now able to build my new house, because at first I never had the hand to build and I never had anyone to help me do the things I am doing now.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I withdraw my money from my mobile account I bought two bundle of zinc to build my new house. Because it had been my plan to build my house and to other things.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I want to build a zinc house with the cash that I will receive. Currently we are living in palm thatch house which, when rain falling, it leaks a lot."
What is the happiest part of your day?
" what brings joy to me at times is my husband. He convinces sometimes ro be strong and help support our children to school. "
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My major here is money. No money presently to build zinc house. So normally we have to patch areas that leak most often."
