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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My goal has been to support myself in school. I used my first two transfers to do my registration and buy my school materials because I dropped out of school due to financial difficulties. I was living in Monrovia and had to moved in Rivercess to hustle and GiveDirectly came to put smile back on my face by helping me with cash to go back to school. Henceforth,I am going to use my transfer wisely to build my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is the one sending me to school right now because I dropped out of school due to financial difficulties. GiveDirectly gave me unconditional cash that I use to pay my school fees. My gratitude to GiveDirectly for forever.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am going to use my most recent transfer to buy to pay my remaining school fees. I will also pay my West African Examination (WAEC) fees. I will saved my remaining transfer to enable me pay my graduation fees.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
attach_money
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
One of my major goal was to build a house for my family and l, but unfortunately for me and due to poor financial difficulties I was unable to go through my building project, but as I speak now my project is ongoing just for the betterment of my children future. All my both payments was spend on building materials and my children school fees. The GiveDirectly money was used for my children future both on school fees and building materials.I just want to exstand my appreciation to the Give Directly family for their impact in my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
As for my personal opinion all is doing well, GiveDirectly is one of the many NGOs that is doing more than well in all of our Communities, by rebuild their life of people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
All of my both payments, as I said all was spend on my building materials and school fees for the so purpose of my children future.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($285 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
attach_money
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received my transfer message on my phone. The joy and excitement I felt that day till now cannot be underestimated. I have been dreaming of going back to school but the lack of money couldn't afford me the opportunity. Happily, with this transfer I am planning on going back to school during the second semester of the school year. This bring me great Joy everyday.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Before receiving payment from GiveDirectly, my life as self-supporter had not been easy. Sadly, since I dropped out of school for over 3years now,I have not been able to go back to school because of lack of financial support. Helpfully, with GiveDirectly transfers, I am going to spend a good amount on furthering my education. With this life changing opportunity from GD, I feel very much delighted knowing that my dream will soon materialize.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With my desired of going back to school to further my education, I am patiently waiting for the second transfer so I can start my school process. For this reason, I am planning on using a good portion of the money to pay my tuition. The remaining money will be spend on buy my school materials, such as uniform, shoe, backbag and books.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I am successful on this program, I will use the cash to pay my school fees . School is about to open and I dont have anywhere to take money from now. With the transfer I will also use portion of it for business, selling other things in the community, that is most useful to people in the community.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My greatest happiness is seeing Givedirectly in my community today. I believe, being on GD program, I will not have to worry about school fees any more.
School is about to open and I have really been down, broken about where to get money from for school fees. Seeing Givedirectly today gives me hope.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My major challenge is financial assistance. I am financially constrain now. School is about to open and I dont have money to pay my school fees.
This is my greatest challenge that I am faced with.
