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?
Growing up my dream was to build a spacious house before having kids but due to lack of financial limitations, my kids and I sleep in the same room. Moreover, seeing my children and me sharing a room is embarrassing as a woman. In the coming year, I hope to have a spacious and concrete house that is long-lasting.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I have dreamt of having a concrete spacious house that is long-lasting and will last for many years after I'm gone. Besides, my kids with have somewhere comfortable to sleep. Give Directly did extremely well, with the help of Give Directly money I was able to start the process of building my house. Right now, I have started producing my planks to be able to have a durable house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Throughout my entire life, I have been living in one bedroom mud-and-stick house with a thatch roof. I always dream of having a spacious concrete house that will last for many years, even after I'm gone. Living in a mud and sticks house is embarrassing for my family and me.
During the rainy season, we feel very uncomfortable at night to sleep, because when the thatch roof gets old water starts to trickle down and it makes our mattress wet, Sometimes my family and I developed cool.
I intend to use the money to build a concrete and spacious house that is long-lasting. I will also use some of the money to start a business to support my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($231 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my first transfer I was feeling fine because I know that this money will help build my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that this money will enable be to build my house and continue sending my children to school.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used some of my money to buy school materials for my children. I also added some on my business and save the balance.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My 17 years old son sleep in the same room with my husband and I, this kind of living condition really makes me embarrassed. With this transfer, I will used some of the money to build a three bed rooms house and the remaining money will be used to get good clothes and footwear for my family and I.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The day that brought me joy in the last 6 months was the last Sunday in May. On that sunday, we were celebrating our mother's day program and that day reminded me how useful I am are in the church with all of the hardship I am a faced with .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I sometimes feel ashamed with the way my family and appear amongst our friends. Getting food to eat has also become a serious challenge for us because we don't have money.
