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 completion of my house is something I am looking forward to in the next year or two. Moving into my own house will make me feel free and happy. I have a big heart in a good way; I've always wish to have my own privacy and I am glad that GiveDirectly granted me this opportunity to build myself a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing well by giving me money to change my life. They have made me a happy person. I am having sound sleep most nights because of the money GiveDirectly is giving me. They have not done any bad.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am keeping my money to pay the contractor to build my new house; I do not know how much the contractor will charge me yet. Depending on the balance from the contractor's payment, I will buy one bundle of zinc to add to my other materials for the house project. I want to have my own property as an achievement in my life, that's the reason I am building a house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($233 USD)
access_time 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
In the coming year or two, I hope to complete my house project and move in it. Getting this house completed will save me a lot from stress, the stress of waking up from my sleep to attend to the rain eventhough I was living under a roof. I will find Total peace and happiness on e my house is completed.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well by sending me money to improve my life. They give me the choice to decide for myself and that is a good thing. They have done nothing wrong.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used all this month transfer on the processing of planks for the new house. I bought one bag of rice and assorted food items for the group that is sawing the planks. My current home is old and it leaks a lot during rainy season; that is the reason for which I am spending my money on building a new house with a zinc roof. I wouldn't have to line up all my dishes whenever it rains. I will sleep sound and have good dreams.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($227 USD)
access_time 1 year ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at the hospital in Sweaken when I heard the alert from my phone. When I checked my message it waz my transfer, immediately the stomach psin stop. I was very happy but i still had to stay for my treatment. What came to my mind was to go and cash it out to buy a bundle of zinc.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life have improve because I'm not regularly visiting my farm like before. At least I can care for the family
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zinc and paid someonevto cut stick for me.
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access_time over 1 year ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
As a single parent, I am paying rent in the house I am living in currently. The little money I make from the farming am engaging in is not sufficient to build a house of my own. With this in mind, if I am qualified to receive the cash transfer, I will build my own house which will help me be free from the burden of paying house rent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
On July 26, 2022, a friend of mine who lives in Harper city sent me a trouser suit for the Independence day celebration. This got me so much happy and joyous because I had no decent clothes on that day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As I mentioned earlier that I am surviving through rice farming. The rice farm I made this year did not yield much because of the too much sunshine this gone farming season. This condition has caused a challenge of no food for my daughter and me.
