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?
I aant to omplete my house building project hopefully
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is helping us financially and making us self dependent
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have plans to build new house,so upon getting my second transfer I decided building a new house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($232 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was in my room on a Thursday night when I received a message from Lonestar with a huge amount of money in it. I later called my husband attention to see what God has blessed us with, we both where very much happy and rejoicing that night. I was happy because in my whole life I have not received such money for free without paying back. When I just received the money I thought of building another three rooms apartment in my village for my children that are for now.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life now is, I am able to provide for my children needs now. I am also able to start building my three bed room apartment in my village. I can now support my family, before then my husband and I wasn't having money to support our children in school, but now our children are all health and in school now.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Firstly I want to give thanks to givedirectly for their support to was my family and I . When I withdraw my money I was able to buy three bundles of zinc. I paid the transportation for the zinc as well. I was able to buy enough food for my family.
Enrolled
access_time over 1 year ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"The house we are living in can't contain my family and I, my plan is to build another one. The balance money will be used to pay our children school fees and have some kept for business purposes".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"My son has graduated from high school, it means a lot to me and the family. I'm so happy about it.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"Our major challenge now is the lack of money to buy food to eat, it is very difficult these days. Because of the rain I can't get food from the farm".
