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?
After I received the transfer from GiveDirectly, I decided to buy some goods like tubs, buckets, dishes, pan etc to start my new business, so I can be able to sustain my family and I, I also though on paying my four children school fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly can help people with money, for them to be able to send their children school, and to buy food and develop their community. GiveDirectly don't take food nor water or anything from people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I withdraw my money from my mobile account, I bought some goods to like buckets, tubs, dishes to start my new business, I also pay my four children school fees, then I bought one half bag of rice for my house.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I have already purchased a land in Kanweaken so I feel relieved that I'll be able to build a house and and to support my son in primary school, improving his education and my household income."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"My wife was sick since May last year from a needle on our farm, two weeks later the situation got wrost, and decided to send her Monrovia for treatment. On January 4, 2022 got a call from the hospital that my wife has recovered. That day brought me joy and happiness, that was wenh I was mostly happy."
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"paying school fees and access to insufficient income are my challenges. I used most of the income on buying food for my household and there's not much left to support my children in school."