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?
No! I have no new goals.My goal has been to build a decent house. I have not been able to achieve it due to lack of money. I cut palm and make oil. Take the oil to local markets for sale. Sometimes the business don't go well. Due to the economy now the customers buy small quantity and don't pay full amount. I was so excited when GIVEDIRECTLY came to my village. I was overwhelmed when I received my transfer. My dreams will now come to pass.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I so grateful that I got enrolled in this GiveDirectly program. It's an amazing program. A life changing one. This cash program is an opportunity to make our dreams become a reality. Things have been so hard on us. GiveDirectly is not doing anything unwell. Instead it is doing everything to eliminate poverty in our country. We are grateful for that.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My life has been a bit difficult. I make oil and sell for a living. I haven't withdrawn the money but when I do I want to build a new house. The house my family and I live in is old and it leaks. Due to insufficient funds I have not been able to change it. Things have been hard on us. I am so grateful that I got enrolled in this program. When I withdraw my money I am going to use some to change the roof of our house.I will save a little amount and buy food items with the rest.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($278 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
On December 13, 2021 while sitting in front of my house, playing with my phone, I suddenly received a text message and I checked immediately, my transfer was just being sent by GD.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Building a house of my own has always been my biggest dream. Where I lay my head now is a huge challenge for my kids and I. Give Directly transfer has brought a big change in our lives. We will have a better place to lay our heads.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my transfer to buy Building materials for my house project which has been a burden on my mind.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have plan to reconstruct my house when I receive my transfer. My house is very old now and I see the need to break it and rebuild it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
What I'm happy and joyous about now compare to before (the past six months) is the coming of Givedirectly to my community. Hearing I'm to benefit from Givedirectly brings me great relief from worries.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My current challenge now is with this house. This house is an inheritance from my parent's parents passed unto me. It bothers me that it has gotten very old and I'm not able to recondition it.
