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?
The new goal I have set before receiving this transfer is to start building my new house. I have purchase Zinc and sticks with my previous transfer.
I want to start building the foundation of my structure. I want to build dirt house and plaster it with concrete cement.My current house is now old, the roof leaks when there is rainfall. I have been planning to build zinc house when I haven't to get money. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. I believed that with my transfer from Givedirectly, my dreamed to live in a decent house in this village will soon come to pass. .
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly is one of the best organizations in our community. Givedirectly came as a surprise to this village and offered cash to everyone. Givedirectly staffs do not accept bribes . Givedirectly staffs knows how to approach people.Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. There is no system in GiveDirectly that needs improvement
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to hire power saw operator to start sawing planks for my house. While the sawer are producing my planks, I have hired cashual workers to start building my house. I am Planning to build three bedrooms house with concrete cement. Thanks to Givedirectly for the constants cash support. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, my dreamed to live better life will soon come to pass
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My major is to build a decent house for my children.how ever, I will like to improve my living conditions. As a poor hustling to make a living I will to invest in agricultural and business so as to do away with the hard work. Am grateful for the changes in my life through the use of Givedirectly transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Firstly, I do appreciate this great organization for uplifting, me.this organization has transformed my life and I just want to say a big thanks to them. I will soon own a house .my family is living in total, peace.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer was used to buy additional materials. I also pay for planks and two packs of nails. The balance I bought rice.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My first born was killed in cold blood on his own farm in 2016 , leaving me with three children to care for. Since then , i have no money to sponsor their schooling. My plantain farm is really producing but cannot be taken to market due to bad road conditions. As a result, they spoiled , making my life difficult.
However, when opportune to receive this money, i will sponsor my grand childern schooling and buy corrugated sheets for my house to ease my worries.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Since 2009 my son went to Oretha Durie to stay and continue his education , have not heard any negative news only to hear that he is graduating from high school this year. Receiving this news i was overly joyed and thanked God.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have not been able to send my grandchildren to school since their father died. I am worried when ever i see children of their ages going to school. Therefore , my current challenge is lack of money to send my grandchildren to school.
