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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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($280 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 goal has been to build a house for my family because I am still living in my uncle's house for over five years now, having a house of my own will be a dream come true for me, and that is why I am grateful to GiveDirectly for helping me to start the project. My new goal is to complete and make it more comfortable for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by helping us differently, the transfers given to us by GiveDirectly have brought a great change in our lives, the field officers are so kind and patient with us during interviews and they do everything possible to reach out to us, that is why I said they are indeed different from other organizations. I haven't noticed anything that GiveDirectly is not doing well because all is well with me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy some building materials for my house project, I also bought a mattress and some furniture for my house, and I bought foodstuffs for my family and save the balance for future purposes.
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?
I long been thinking about building a house for myself that will enable me improved my living conditions, but unfortunately for me things had been very difficult for me and my family wellbeing. Even to the point where I sometime get very upset with myself, because of my age and still living in my father-in-law old and damaged house along with my family. Not with standing GiveDirectly is really doing very well for our Community members around here, by improving our livelihood. The cash transfer program is very important to our livelihood. Just want to exstand my thanks and appreciation to GiveDirectly for the betterment of our children future.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing well for everyone in our Community, by improving our livelihood.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
All my both payments was spend on my building materials Zinc and (20)twenty Cements with others very important things.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I so excited, knowing fully well that my dreams are about to be fulfilled.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Where I live is not so decent and also a family own, it has been a burning issue on my hear to have my own place. Secondly, I was almost sleeping on the ground, because the mattress I had was finished, Thank God for Give Directly, I now sleep on a comfortable mattress and I will also be a house owner soon. God bless GD.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zink, to build a new house, I also bought mattress along with other house materials.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I am qualified for this program and received any money from GiveDirectly I am going to go back to school and make business to continue my education.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last few months nothing had ever brought joy or happiness to me because I worry every day about how to get money and go back to school, but upon hearing about GiveDirectly and the kind of help that they do for people it has really brought joy in my heart. GiveDirectly has come in my town and participating in this program is making me happy. I am praying and hoping that I be qualified for this program and received money from GiveDirectly to go back to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My current challenge right now is money problem, I want to go back to school but no money and because I do not have money I am not in school so that's my main challenge for now.
