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?
Part of my first and second transfer was spent on four bundles of Zinc and nails. I bought additional materials for my construction because with this money, i am now a man with respect in my community.I am proud of Givedirectly activities.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate Givedirectly for giving me money because i never expected such gift.I been struggling with my family support. But with this money, i am happy. All of the process was fair.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With this money, i was able to buy additional construction materials and kept the balance money to pay the contractors. My life is now better because I can now attest the changes in my household.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My new goal I have set on mind before receiving this transfer is to attach shop space on my house that I am building. I want to start making business in this village. I believe that when my shop is completed, I will start to sell rice, oil, and other soup kinds materials by retails. Thanks to Givedirectly for my transfer. I believe that through selling , I will be able to generate money in the future to take care of my children .
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly is really doing well. Through Givedirectly cash support in this village, many recipients bought bundles of zincs and are presently building their houses while Other have got involved into making businesses .Through Givedirectly cash support to this village, recipients are having complete competitions. No one wants to be pointed out by others as someone who misused their transfers therefore, every recipients in this village are building houses while others are renovating their houses. Every approach Givedirectly is using to enroll recipients on this program is unique and doesnot need improvement.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer to buy additional one bundle of zinc along with a cartoon of assorted zinc nails to srart building my house. I kept my balance transfer to pay contractors to start saw planks for my house. Thanks to Givedirectly for the financial empowerment. I believe that with my transfer, I am going to live a better life in this village.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was sleeping in my room when I heard noise in my community. I went to network area and checked my phone. When I saw my transfer, I hug my friend who was beside me. The excitement was too much in me. My house is covered with grass thatch. I bought zinc to improve my house. My family will soon have a decent place to live. GiveDirectly has started changing my life from grass to grace.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I feel very happy. I am excited because am about to improve my house. I am not worry about looking for money to improve my house. I appreciate GiveDirectly for this financial support.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zinc to improve my house. I have been living in old thatch house. The money I can generate from my farm work is not sufficient to improve my house. With my transfer, I have bought zinc and nails to improve my house. I appreciate GiveDirectly for my transfer.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have so many plans. The first one is to change the roof of my house from tach to zinc, the second one is to send my children to school and the third one is to help my parents. My parents are very old and don't have any source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
To be i have not been happy because most of my family members died this year. My grand mother just passed off in September.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My house has some leakes and i need to fix it and besides, my children are not in school.
