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 hope to complete my house project before next year
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is helping us financially and making us self dependent.
Receiving such as amount was the first time in my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have been living in a very deplorable house,so I decided building a new house for my family
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
"My family and I live in a very tight house with just two rooms an as such, I want to build a larger one than the on I'm presently living in. For the coming year, my wish is to build and complete a modern house that will accommodate my entire family and even guest. That's why I'm thinking GiveDirect for the help. The all the money GD promise, I'm very sure of accomplishing this project the coming year."
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
"For me, GiveDirectly is doing extremely well and wanting them to continue do what they're doing. Because it has brought relief and some much happiness to my family. "
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
"Building for my family and I has be my dream, but due to poverty, I haven't been able to do that. Upon receiving this money, I bought two bundles of zinc and I also send the balance money for my children school fees. Just imagine me sending money for my kids for school fees and up keep. I felt like a real Dad, because I always giving excuses about me not having money just because of my condition.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($232 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I have been praying to God for help to build a nrw and bigger house for my family. Receiving my first transfer came as a great relief to me
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have the assurance that my house will soon br completed
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent most of my transfer on buying house building materials
Enrolled
access_time over 1 year ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Upon receiving this grant, I will use portion of the transfer to build a dwelling house for my family and I . It has always been my dream to build a house but there is no money . The remaining transfers will be use to start up a business which will improve my living condition.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last six months what brought happiness to was that when my lil sister who should have gone under surgery did not go under it really got me excited.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Currently the challenges I am facing is the issues comfortable dwelling place because my current home is leaking.
