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?
After receiving the cash transfer, my new goals are to build a house with zinc roof, and continue supporting our children in school. Thanks to Give Directly for assisting us fulfill our dreams.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly gives out unconditional cash transfer to the needed in order to change the status of their lives. Thanks to Give Directly for all they're doing for us.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the recent cash transfer, I bought household items, food, one bundle of zinc, and then saved the balance cash.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($279 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?
At the moment,I don't have new goals since I'm still working on my house project. I'm awaiting my remaining transferred to complete my house elevation and roofing work. My goals of purchasing roofing sheets and planks was successful after receiving my second transferred.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly is doing well in helping the poor people through direct Cash transfer approach and Give Directly should continue to help the poor people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer to purchased additional three bundles of roofing sheets and planks to roof my house after completing the elevation work.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($262 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money from GiveDirectly I was so happy. I have been living in a dilapidated house for over 40 years. During raining season our belongings gets extremely wet from the leakages which make us to have uncomfortable sleep. Also, I don't have a better bed to sleep on, During night hours we sleep on Matt covered with clothes, So receiving such a huge money from GiveDirectly makes me so happy, Because I will no longer sleep on the floor. I will use portion of my transfer to purchase a giant size mattress that my family and I will sleep on.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have been living in extreme hardship for over 40 years.My house roof is made with thatches when ever rain falls, our belongings gets extremely wet from the leakages which make us to have uncomfortable sleep.
Since GiveDirectly started sending me transferred my life has improved.With GiveDirectly financial assistance giving to me, I will build a, better shelter for my family and buy a better mattress to sleep on.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have been living in thatch house for over 40 years. During raining season our belongings gets extremely wet from the leakages which make us to have uncomfortable sleep. Also, I don't have a better bed to sleep on, During night hours we sleep on Matt covered with clothes. So, the financial assistance that GiveDirectly sent me I purchased four bundles of roofing sheets to roof my house upon completing the elevation and bought a mattress.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Sleeping in a house that is falling isn't safe. Since I started experiencing leaking from the roof a year ago. I have been gradually fixing my house but due to lack of money, I am unable to continue fixing it which resulted to my belongings getting soak whenever rain falls.
Receiving money from Give Directly is a DREAM COME TRUE FOR ME so I will used the money to build a better house my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Seeing myself coming to the end of the year without sicknesses brought happiness to me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My major challenge now is getting my house fix but due to lack of money and support, I am unable to fix nor rebuild my house.
