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 lack of finance has made me to live in a very deplorable house. I have to credit money from a saving club to send my son to school who has just graduated from university. It was through the help from GiveDirectly that I was able to repay the money that I credit from the union. When I receive my third transfer from Givedirectly, I am saving it to buy another one bundle of zinc to add up to the previous zinc that I am having from my first and second transfer to start with my building project.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly have done very much well by taking me from where I am today and for making me to be on this stage of life. I am so happy for my life now because I can now afford to build a new house for my future. In my own opinion, there is nothing that is not done well by GiveDirectly because during the enrolment process, GiveDirectly did well by determining how their beneficiaries placed on the program that is now benefiting us positively for a better future. Thanks to GiveDirectly for such great help.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer has not yet been spend because it is still in my account. I have planned to save it to buy another one bundle of zinc to add up to the previous zinc that I am having from my previous transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($279 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Since I started receiving payment from GiveDirectly my planned had been to built a new house, presently I'm staying in a relative house that is not in good and comfortable condition. As a pastor I have no extra source of income, for this reason I have been living in a house with no doors or window, I have to hang mats and pieces of clothes as doors and windows. This has been a serious and worrisome issues for me. Happily with my recent transfer from GiveDirectly, I am planning on building a house for my family and I.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has been doing very well in all their processes. All their Staffs work tirelessly all for the betterment of we the beneficiaries. We have seen the passion and patients exhibited by the staffs. I am very excited to be part of this program. In my thinking GiveDirectly has not done anything that is not well. All praises and appreciation to GiveDirectly this remarkable job.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
After receiving my recent transfer from GiveDirectly, with the burning desired to built a new house for my family and I. I used a portion of the money and bought one bundle of zinc to be added to the first two bundles bought previously with money from my first transfer. Furthermore, I also spend some of the money to pay my son's college tuition fees. Lastly, I used the balance money to pay someone to cut sticks for the construction. Thanks to Give Directly for bringing this financial securities and freedom our way.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the first transfer message on my phone, I was very much amazed. Now I am a proud and happy father. For the passed semesters, my son who is in college was unable to start school because of lack of money. Interestingly, GiveDirectly came to rescue me financially. I will forever remain grateful to the GD family for restoring my proud and dignity as a father.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Before receiving payment from GiveDirectly, I was never a happy father. Many days I had sleepless nights worrying about the financial status of my family. Being a jobless father caring for 5 children was never an experience to forget. Interestingly, with this transfer from GD, I have now established a little business that will be a source of income for my family. Moreover, the remaining money was used to pay my children school fees. My joy have been restored because of this unique opportunity from GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Before receiving payment from GiveDirectly, I was very much worry about how to raise money for my children's school fees, especially the older one that is in college. Helpfully, with this transfer I was able to pay some of the children's school fees. Furthermore, the balance money was used to start a used clothes business that will serve as income for my children and I.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Mud house without Zinc is very hard to maintain especially during rainy season. If I recieve this money from Give Directly, I will use it to recondition my house or build a concrete house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I have been worrying about finding a way to get money so that I can fix or build my house but upon hearing the news about GiveDirectly working in our town to help us with finance, it really brought joy to my life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As a pastor in our town, I feel very embarrass asking members of my church for financial support although getting money to sustain myself is very difficult due to the lack of job. My greatest problem I am currently face with is the issue of getting finance.