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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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD
access_time almost 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Yes! I want to get another plot of land to build my second house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well by sending cash to us directly. Now I can rest without the fear of rainy season, roof leakage and my children is in school. I praise God for being part of the beneficiaries of this program.
Nothing bad has been said and done by Givedirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I gave the chain saw operator twenty thousands to saw the worth of planks needed, and ten thousands for workmanship. I bought food for the contractors that is working on my house.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD
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?
No! I'm still focusing on building my house and making life a bit easier than before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Sending us cash directly to help ourselves and family is the big deal. They did extremely well, No NGO has ever done what they did.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I've gotten most of the materials from the previous transfers and It was used to purchased few building materials such as sticks, cements, zinc nails, zinc for the construction. So this tramsfer will be use for workmanship only.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD
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?
No new goal set.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has not done anything wrong or bad since the inspection of her project in our community to present.
GD is the first organization that has proven what is she stands for.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have not cash out my second because of my busy schedule but to go tomorrow.
I'd cash out / withdraw I buy gas to saw my house planks, feel the operators the lead operator is my brother in law- so am providing feeing.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I came back homee from my pepper farm and my neighbours told me that givedirectly had sent the money they promised. As I checked my phone, I saw 40375 in my account. I was so excited and thankful to God for Givedirectly. I went to bed and slept sound.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I used to burn coal and do farming to survive. things haven't been easy for me. The House I live in is not in good condition; during the rainy season it leaks everywhere in the house and I have to wake up with my children to wait for the rain to cease before going back to bed. Building a new house will be the greatest moment of my life and I believe that will happen soon which makes me happy everyday.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought two bundles of zinc and agricultural tools for the farm.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" We have been engaged into farming since and things haven't been easy financial. Upon receiving this cash transfer I will firstly build another house because where we are presently is not up to standard. We will also invest in large cocoa planting to add to what we already have . The remaining money we will use it for the family upkeep. "
What is the happiest part of your day?
" What brought joy to me during the past month was, I went at the riverside to catch fish and I was fortunate to have gotten some it brings lot of joy because in my house we never had any means of getting food that day at less my family had food this alone brought joy to me. "
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" Getting food on a daily basis had been one of our greatest challenge we have to fish and sell some before we fine food to sustain the family. "
