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 house that my children will remember GiveDirectly tomorrow.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly do well for me by changing my life and the lives of my children.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my most recent money on zinc.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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?
My new goals is to build another house for my kids so that when they grow up they won't rent.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is a good and kind organization that reached out to us through cash transfer and with this help my life have improved.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 2 bundles of zinc to build a decent house for my family.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" The past years things have been very difficult. Upon receiving this cash transfer, I will definitely enrolled my children into school. The remaining money I will built a house for my children and use some for our upkeep. "
What is the happiest part of your day?
"One thing that brought so much happiness to us was, when we were given two half bags of rice from one NGO, that alone brought joy to me because getting food for my children and I have been very difficult. "
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"The challenge in this village is the deplorable road conditions. We farm and there is no way to transport our crops to the market and the crops end up spoiling. "
