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?
Anthony, before GD came, I planned to build a house of my own but could not be realized due to lock of funding. My cocoa farm could not yield any positive result, even the products sales could not start a house. But when I got enrolled as a recipient on the GD program and received my first, second and third transfers, this was a dream came true for me. With these transfers, I will be able to build a house of my own.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I want to take this time to say a very big thanks to Give Directly for services rendered us during the entire enrollment process. You was very transparent and your jobs were done excellently.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to buy four (4 ) bundles of zinc, paid people to cut the Sticks and saw about thirty-five (35) pieces of planks for the building. I was also able to paid my son school fees with out stress. Thanks to the entire Give Directly family for the transfer that will enable me to own a house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($265 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 Give Directly I was so happy. I was happy because I have been living in thatch house for over 31 years and my dream has been to build a better house. During raining season my family suffer from cold due to leakage, And My dream has been to build a better house that will keep my family warm and safe during the wet season. GiveDirectly financial help has enabled me to start my building project. My dream of living in a better shelter will be fulfill.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has improved greatly since I started receiving transfer fund from GiveDirectly.
Before my living condition was so bad.
My house was in a very bad condition and I could not afford to build a better house because I could not afford the cost of buying roofing sheets and paying people to do the construction work.
During wet season, My family and I go through a very stressful condition due to leakage, Our house gets wet when ever rain starts to fall.
Now that I have received payment from Give Directly I will build a better house that will keep my family safe during raining season. From my first payment I was able to purchase two bundles of roofing sheets costing 27,000LD to start the construction process. I am so grateful to Give Directly for helping me with financial assistance.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I want to start my building project so I spent my most recent transferred to purchased two bundles of roofing sheets costing me 27,000 LD . Also I bought a bag of rice for my family.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use the transfer to build my house. I'm currently living in a mud house that is roof with thatch and I want to change it to concrete amd roof it with Zinc.
What is the happiest part of your day?
From the beginning of the year, my wife was alive and we were able to make our farm which produced a lot. We sold the produce and got some money that we able to use to settle some of our debts that we had.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I don't have money. Because of this, I haven't been able to construct a decent house. When it rains, water passes through the thatch and it's difficult for me to sleep peacefully.
