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?
Yes I do have a new goal. I want to build a new house and put it out for rent as a way of getting income to sustain my family. My husband I are both old now, so building a house will really help us.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly really do well by helping poor people with money to improve the lives. They are doing very well in everything, I find no fault in all that they do.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought four (4) bundles of zinc to roof the house I intend to build.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($232 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was home cooking in my kitchen, when I saw this massage on my phone saying I have received money from GiveDirectly, I was so happy, I being to dance then I told my children your come oh GiveDirectly has done it for us. And they were happy as well for the good news.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Since I started receiving money from GiveDirectly, my life is much better. Right now I am able to pay my children school fees, I can renovate my house and I can also provide food for my family and I. At first I was unable to do these things.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I withdraw my money from my mobile account I bought four bags of cement to plaster my house, I paid my three children school fees,and I am keeping the balance money to pay the person who will plaster my house.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"My husband is aging as such, he contributes less to our farm work. I'm the one doing most of the work at the farm. We have four children attending university and financially we are unable to support them as expected. If eligible we will engage into Large farming to sustain the family. Secondly I will send some money to my four children for their fees. The remaining money will be invested in business to meet our needs. I'm greatful to God almighty for this opportunity. "
What is the happiest part of your day?
" Last year November we were given two half bags of rice from an unknown NGO. It brought so much happiness to me because getting food for my family had been difficult."
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" Since my husband is not physically fit to cultivate large portions of farm land, I have been the one doing most of the farm work because we don't have money to pay labourers. This had been my major challenge for the past three years now. The distance from our town to the farm is about 3 to 4 hours walk, getting up early every morning to travel alone to the farm is another challenge as well."
