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 have a new goal. My aim is to build a three bedroom house in my village. With this on mind, I used my first transfer to mold my blocks.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has done well by changing my living conditions. I was living in a thatch house and now GD has provided me the opportunity to build a decent house
for myself. Through GD transfers, I am able to receive a proper medical treatment. Therefore, I want to appreciate GD for changing my life style.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My plan is to build so I spent my second transfer on bundles of zinc and cartoons of nails. This will enable me to start the construction of my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($269 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was lying at home when the Town chief who happens to be my trustee sent for me. I reached his house and he informed me that my money has come. I was so happy. I jumped up and down for joy and also dancing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life is trying to change small since I received the money from Givedirectly. God has sent Givedirectly to help me change my living condition. It makes me feel happy everyday that Givedirectly chose to help me. I am happy that I am making financial decisions. The money has given me a voice.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my recent transfer on zinc and nails to rebuildmy 3 bedroom house which is full of leakageand also old. I also save some of it for food. I bought one bag of rice and I bought oil as well. I still have 10000 in keeping for workmanship for the house.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" I'll first go to the hospital for treatment. As you can see been sick for about 3 years but not better. The little money I can receive it go to treatment. I will also us some to send my children to school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
" I am alone here in my house while my children live in Monrovia. After long period of time without seeing them, they visited my in February, and I was very happy".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" I am not moving like before because of my sickness (foot). That worries me a lot. It makes it hard to go on my farm to sell and get money for myself.
