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?
My new goal is to build a befitting house for my mother because she has been living in a house with so many leakages; when the rain falls, her entire house gets messy, I want to change the roof and other areas.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by helping us to change our lives for the better, the program is reliable because everything that was said from the beginning has come to pass and I am grateful to GiveDirectly for everything. I don't know what the organization is not doing well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy zinc, cement, and other building materials for my mother's house project, I also paid my three children's balance school fees for this academic year, I bought foodstuffs for my family and saved the balance amount for future purposes.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($235 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I received my transfer. It's a dream come true. I was happy when GiveDirectly came to my town. Being enrolled in this cash program is a privilege. I am grateful. Things have not been going so well. I ride a motorcycle for commercial purposes. Sometimes the business does not go so well. Catering to my family upkeep and our daily meals is sometimes difficult. Our house is not in a good condition. I have been wishing to build a new one. Unfortunately, due to the lack of money, I've been unable. I was overwhelmed when I received my transfer. Hopefully, after receiving all of the payments our lives will improve for the best.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving payments from GiveDirectly is that I can now afford our daily needs. I no longer worry about my children tuition and our upkeep. I am grateful that things will now get better for my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used some of my payments to buy two bundles of zinc. I also bought some other building materials. I used some to buy a bag of rice and some food items. I saved a little amount.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I am chosen by GiveDirectly and get any money, I will use that money to buy motorbike in order to help address some of my problems.
What is the happiest part of your day?
For the past 6 months, I haven't seen any thing to bring me joy. But with the help of God, when I hear about Givedirectly, it brought me joy even though they weren't in our time at the time but I had the hope.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Some of my major challenges is money. Currently, I am saying in my older brother house. When I am opportune, I will ensure that I build my house but the issue of money is a major challenge to me.
