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?
RE: Yes i do have some new goals.
Firstly, i want to build a house of my own because the want am living in for now is gradually breaking down.
I have purchased the majority of the materials i need for the project which is zinc, but am just awaiting the rainy season to be over to start.
I also want to maintain my children in school, but for us out here school fees issue is our biggest issue, so with this givedirectly cash transfer am not worry about school fees this academy year.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
RE: For me, givedirectly is doing very well because they have brought me and my family so much change in our life.
They are helping us accomplished things we have for years been hoping to accomplish in a very short period of time which we are most grateful to givedirectly for.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
RE: Am going to spend the most of my recent transfer on purchasing nails and gas for the production of planks for the construction .
And i will purchase food for my household and paid carpenter for the house construction.
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 very happy within myself telling God and the Give Directly family's thanks, because no institution or individual had ever giving me such opportunity before like this.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that, things are now improving in my life, and i know before this program come to an end I'm my family's will be on another level financially .
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to Purchase two bundles of zinc and others house materials for the construction of my house and i also pay my children school fees , purchase enough food for i and my family's.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I am qualify for this program and I received any money from Givedirectly I am going to build my house and support my children in school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
For the past six months I had some joy because my first daughter got promoted to the 8th grade, but my greatest joy is the coming of Givedirectly in my town and I been part of this program, I am very excited to today.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As I said earlier, I want to build my house and support my children in school, but no money so that's my main challenge for now.
