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?
Since I started receiving payment from GiveDirectly, my mind had been fixed on building a new house for my family and I due to the deployable condition of my present house. Therefore, I have not developed any new goal apart from seeing myself building a new house. On that note, with my recent transfer, in order to use quality materials on my house I used a portion of the money to pay a wood sawer that is sawing planks for the project. Furthermore, I used some of the money and bought additional two bundles of zinc.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
With a heart of gratitude, in my opinion I can safely say GiveDirectly has been doing well for us the beneficiaries. They have brought so much relieved and joyed to us the needy and our lives are changing gradually for the better. However, in my opinion GiveDirectly has not done anything that is not well. Many thanks and appreciation to GiveDirectly for coming our way.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With my dream of building a new house and decent house, I used a portion of my transfer and bought additional two bundles of zinc. Furthermore, I used a portion to pay the wood sawer to saw planks for the roofing, doors and windows. For years I have struggled to raised money for this project but to no avail. Happily, GiveDirectly came to my rescue financially and I am so grateful for this life changing opportunity.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($237 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I make cassava farm to sustain me and my family. I was very much happy when I receive my first transfer from GiveDirectly. The previous house that I am living in with my family is not in good condition. During the rainy seasons, I experience lot of difficulties along with my family. We have place pans under the places that are leaking to stop the spread of water in the house. With this money from Givedirectly, I will be able to build a new house that will give family and I better comfort and future.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am having a four bed rooms house but the condition of the house very bad off. Due to poverty, I have not been able to renovate it that which have brought me so much sadness in my life. Since the coming of GiveDirectly cash transfer program in my village which I am a beneficiary, I been feeling so fine in my body and my stressed has reduced totally. The biggest difference in my life now is that I am happy because I am seeing me and my family living in a decent new house that will accommodate us. Thanks to Givedirectly for this help given to me to put smile on my face and my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am having a four bed rooms house but the condition of the house is very bad off. Due to poverty, I have not been able to renovate it that which have brought me so much sadness in my life. When I receive my recent transfer, I decided to purposely make a plan with my wife. My wife and I bought three bundles of zinc and other building materials for the construction of a house for my family and I . I spend the transfer purposely on building materials because I do not want rain falling on me and my family anymore. My family and I have experienced a lot of difficulties over the passed years because of my financial strength. I am so much happy for this help from GiveDirectly because I have not been able to generate such amount of money to achieve my dreams.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"When I get the money, I plan to build new house because the one that I am in now looks very bad. After building my house if there is money left, I will start a business to maintain the family".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"When I heard about GiveDirectly around the clan I felt so happy, because I believe whenever they come in your town there are so much life changing stories".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"Because I don't have money on hand always, I normally go to the bush to cut wood to sell in Cestos City before eating. So, my challenge is money".