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?
I have not developed a new goal because the money GiveDirectly brought is the only money I am hoping on to complete my new house. My source of livelihood is only farming and can't generated much cash to have a better development. GiveDirectly have bought happiness which I will forever remember. My recent transfer was used for additional building materials. Thanks for the money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate GiveDirectly for the gift. The process was fair. I will forever remember GiveDirectly because, i have never seen a straight group of people like GiveDirectly. Thank you again for everything.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer, I was able to buy additional building materials for my new house. My focus is to finished sooner because now ,my old house is leaking seriously.I am now stress free because my house project is in process. Thanks for the money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($247 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?
The newest plan that I have now is to complete my house project. I have been living in an old tach house for the past years when I was born. since I started receiving this transfer I'm about to have a good house in my village. I just bought my second bundle of zinc to start my house. I also pay my children's tuition and bought them some schools material. I furthermore bought matters and some provisions for my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly doing a good thing for me and my family, I was not having a house I'm about to have a new house. my children were out of school, because of a lack of money. I was only living on farming and cutting contracts for a living. givedirectly did great things for me in my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
A huge of transfers was spent on my house. I also pay my children's tuition and even bought them some schools material as well. I bought an additional two bundles of zinc and paid for some stick to roof my house. I also bought some provisions for the house. lastly, I bought myself a music player.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($234 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I live in a very small house with my large family. My greatest desire is to build a house. However, due to very low income, I could not achieve my goal. In the midst of all these financial instabilities, I received my transfer from GiveDirectly early that faithful morning. I jumped out of my bed and ran outside. I felt so pleased and overjoyed having received my transfer. Glory to God and thanks to GD for this golden opportunity.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My family and I live in a very small house and I have always dreamed of building a bigger and comfortable house for us to move in. Notwithstanding, I could not realize my dream due to financial impotency. Suddenly, GiveDirectly has changed this situation through their unique cash transfers. Building a bigger house for my family has been the biggest difference in my daily life at the moment.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My goal was to build a bigger house for my family. As soon as I received my transfer, I bought 2 bundles of zinc ($32,000LD) for my new house. Furthermore, portion of my transfer was used to purchase food and also hire contractors to build my house. This grant received from GiveDirectly has transformed my entire life. I am so glad to be part of this program.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I and my family have live in a thatched roof house that we repair every rainy season which is hard work and uncomfortable. When my family receive money from GIVEDIRECTLY we'll build a decent house with a zinc roof to carry us rainy or dry season".
What is the happiest part of your day?
" I have my older brother in the City who has been of great help to my family, but fell sick recently and nearly died, but with God's help he's okay now and moving".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"Our family greatest challenge now is been compared to live in this house that is in a deplorable condition due to hardship where the rain falls in the room when it rains and causes sickness for my family. We are going to change that situation soon Givedirectly sent us transfer by building a house with zinc roof".
