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 transfer was used to hire man to brush portion of my farm land for my cassava farm and bitter bull for family support when GiveDirectly shall have left the community. The balance money was used for two bundles of Zinc to build a new house for the family. The second money was also used for additional materials like Zinc two bundles, nails, cement and plants .I have not developed any new goal because my focus is on the new house building. I used the recent transfer to paid some money to the contractors and save the balance money for others expensive like workers and family food, family hospital bills etc. Thanks to GiveDirectly for the support.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well by giving me money to changed my life..Every process went well.My life is now better than before. Thanks again for everything. I will forever remember you because this transfer process was very successful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent money has been used for contractors payment and part of the money was saved for contractors and family food also for others expensive like hospital bills and clothes. My life have improved and is totally out of stress. Because my worry before was having a decent sleecping place. Now GiveDirectly have done everything for me. My hardship have reduced. I can now handle my own cash.I am very happy since I received my transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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 first transfer was spent on two bundles of Zinc to build a new house with part of my transfer and the balance money was put into saving. With the recent transfer, i was able to hire contractors to brush my farm to sustain my family after Givedirectly shall have left my community and also bought additional two bundles of Zinc for my new house and food for the family. Thanks to Givedirectly for the grant.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate Givedirectly because the money brought happiness to my family life.With Givedirectly transfer, i can now afford my daily meals regularly. Every process went well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer from Givedirectly, I was able to buy two bundles of Zinc and hire contractors to brush my farm to sustain my family. My source of livelihood had been making cassava farm and some time working for my community people to sustain my family.
With this money, my life is getting better than before. Thanks for making my family life better.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($263 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Before receiving my first transfer i was on my farms doing my normal routine. When i got in the town i heard a huge noise in the town all about givedirectly transfer. I run to the network area to check on my phone. Upon the checking i saw mine.I was so excited about this until I started singing and dancing. Because I'm very old man now i can't do anything like farming work again. With this money now i can able to build my new house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that, i was only depending on farming to survive. I'm so happy for this project.because I'm Very old now i can not able to do the farming work no longer. With this transfer from givedirectly i will be able to do something good for myself.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Huge of my transfer was spent on my house project. I even bought two bundles of zinc and nail with gas.To saw my plank so that i can start my building project. I will be awaiting my next transfer to come so that i can complete my house.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Over the years , the traditional routine of building house in our communities is stressful and is not a friend to old age. I had to travel 2 hours to fetch thatch for the house, which has at most 3years durations. I no longer have such strength and my children have all migrated .
Receiving this money, i will be able to buy corrugated sheets for my house to ease the burden of changing and cutting thatch every three years.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Schooling in our communities is stressful. Children walked distance to school only to find our that teachers are not in . It delays their time , as age is not in their favour . Most especially for the females.
About a month ago, one of my daughters in Buchanan requested that her small sister move to Buchanan to continue her schooling. This is what i have longed for. When i got this news, i was so happy that i forgot to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Old age in itself is a challenge. Ten years ago i made very large farms ranging from rice to cassava. The produce were sold and family related issues were settled.
However, i am unable to make such farm due to old age. I am quickly tried and unable to adequately provide for my family . I have the plan but cannot do because of my age. Also , I have not been able to change my roof for the past 3years due to lack of endurance. These are my current challenges hoping that , with this transfer, will go a long way to reducing or solving them.
