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 continue with my house building process. I want to purchase planks and cut sticks for my house I want to build. I am planning to build decent sticks house and roof it with decent zinc. The house in which I live is my aunt house. My dreamed has been to build new house when I haven't to get money. Thanks to Givedirectly for empowering me financially. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, my dreamed to live better life will soon come to pass.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly offered freed cash to everyone in this village to start building new houses. Givedirectly is so unique in implementations. Givedirectly staffs do not accept Gifts from community members and Givedirectly is an Organization that live by her commitment. Thanks to Givedirectly for coming to the aid of the poor in our community. 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 buy 50 pieces of planks along with 100 pieces of sticks to build my house . I have already purchased 2bundles of guarantee 14 gage zincs with 65packs of assorted zinc nails to start building my house. I want to build two bed rooms house inoder to relocate from my aunt house. Thanks to Givedirectly for making my dreamed successful . I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, my dream to live happy life will soon come to pass.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My plan was to build my house because i have been living in my aunty house for long time.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did well by giving me transfer fund to enable me build my house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my recent transfer on buying zinc and nails.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($234 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The first time I received my transfer I was so excited. I was on my way to the farm to do some farming activities. while on my way I overheard a huge noise from the order side of the town. I was wondering what was going on there not knowing that was givedirectly transfer that has hit the town. I quickly ran to the network area to check out mine. when I got there I received my massage from givedirectly. I started dancing and singing. Because I been living in this old house no money to buy zinc. when the rain falls all of my clothes get wet. I don't have a mattress to even sleep on. with this transfer I will be able to have them all.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference now in my life is that I'm about to have a house with zinc. my children are in school, our daily meal has improved a bit. moreover, the people in my town live all have changed because of this transfer. the town has changed now everyone is built new houses with zinc.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer will be used to build a house for me and my family. I will also pay my children's tuition and buy them some schools material. I'm even thinking about buying the first bundle of zinc, while I'm awaiting the next transfer. I also bought some provisions for the house. I bought a music player for myself. I also bought one mattress and fold mat.
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access_time 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"Since my house got damaged about a year ago, I have being scattering in relatives house in a room that is not comfortable at all. When I receive my transfer from GiveDirectly, I will use significant amount to build a good house for myself. I will also use the remaining portion to purchase housing utensils for myself to have a comfortable home".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"I have not had any happy moments in the last six months and even beyond due to the hardship I constantly induce".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My current challenge is I don't have a stable source of income. I lost my parents when I was still a kid, as a result I couldn't go to school so as to acquire education for myself. Because of this reason, I do casual labor work as a means of income which is not a stable source since people don't constantly have work in the rural areas".
