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?
Improving my house is the only thing I am focussing on at the moment. I also want to add an annex to it where I will have my kitchen and extension for animal shelter.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything GiveDirectly does is good. I can't think of anything that they don't do well. Giving us such help is immense and commendable.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I intend to buy materials for the annex and also improve my house. I will also get furniture for my gouse once I collect 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?
I would like to send my kids to school. Some of whom had not been in school over the time. I also want improve my home in term of plastering the floor and wall.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opion Givedirectly is good at doing everything well, especially transferring cash direct to recipient. Givedirectly does this very well then any one else.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my money on roofing my house. I bought few bundlez of zince to remove the tarch roof which is now linking.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"The real plan for this money whenever I receive is to send my children to go to school so that they can become better human being tomorrow. I really want to educate my children but no money."
What is the happiest part of your day?
Years past haven't been easy for my husband but for few months now when are happy because he has being well"
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"Financial difficulty is my challenge. It is difficult to make money to see my children going to school. I normally depend on farming to substain my family."
