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?
No! I have no new goals. Things have been a bit difficult. I dropped out of school due to lack of money. I am so grateful that I got enrolled in this program. My goal is to see myself become an educated man so that I can work and get a better life for my family. I am thankful that things will now get better.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly does not do anything wrongly. It has given us opportunity to improve our lives. It's cash program is an amazing opportunity to improve our lives. I am so thankful for this.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was so excited when I received my money. I used some a little amount to buy a bag of rice and some other food items. I saved the rest so that after I have received the last payment I will add up to pay my school tuition to pursue my dreams. I am so happy thag my life will get better after receiving the promised money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 USD)
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?
My plan is support I and my wife in school. I am a 10 th grade and my wife is an eight grade dropped out due to financial difficulties. We decided to go back to school with the money that I got from GiveDirectly. We have a child. I used to cut palm and dig gold contract before sustaining my family and going to school. My life is better now because I am doing business for myself because of GiveDirectly help. I am no longer worrying because GiveDirectly gave me cash to improve my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly give me money to enable me to support myself and my family. They are the best NGO ever in the history of my motherland. GiveDirectly have been transparent in their enrolment processes. May God continues to bless them.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I use my most recent transfer to saved ($20,000) twenty thousands Liberian Dollars in my yearly savings club. I bought more goods to add to my existing business. I also bought matress and clothes with some of my transfer. I saved the remaining.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($263 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was cutting palm when I heard the news that our transfer in our village has come. I have also been out of school for a very long time. Quickly I went to check my phone out to make sure. When I saw the message from Lonestar I was very much happy because I believe that my life is totally going to change because of this money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have not been able to improve my life by going to school but now I am going to be back in school because of this money.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My wife give birth. I used portion of the transfer to buy stuffs and some food for a better strength of the baby's mother and the baby. I also used the balance in club because I need to generate more money to take care of my child.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
What I plan to do with the cash transfer is to pay my school fees and go back to school. I am a high school drop out due to lack of money. I will also use part of the money to build my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy today because I see myself being part of the GiveDirectly program. If I am successfully to receive this money it will have a great impact in my life.I will be able to go back to school and become successful in my community and country at large.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The major challenge I am faced with right now is the lack of money. I have so many problems that Icwant to solve, but due to lack of money, I can settle these problems.
