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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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I don't have no new plan my previous plan to build my house still stand.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is diong extremely well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 3bundles of Zine 4pack of nails and others assorted building materials and pay my children school fees.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($291 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I already planned to build my house so when i received the money i bought zinc and i had planned to pay my daughter school fees as well. The money I received help me so much to take care of my problems.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly can do good in helping people to get what they want by giving them money. I am able to renovate my house and pay my daughter school fees. All these happened because of GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spenf most of my recent transfer by paying my daughter school fees and i bought zinc to roof my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I went to the school area to get network than I saw the message and was so happy. It has being really tough on me because i was sick so i couldnt get money to take even go the hospital. I used to manage going on the farm to do small work just to eat. I When the money comes i buy medication and now start my house project. The money brought so much joy to me now I'm much better and my worriness is all gone..
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Everyday im happy now beacaua I know i will be getting three instalments more so i can build my house. God bless GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recebt transfer will be used to build a house i can call my own. Im so grateful for the money though I have not cash out yet.
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We don't have a house of our own, so my plan is to build a house for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
"I give thanks to Almighty Allah for my life and the life of my family. As it stance, since 2018 to date, I've not seen what brought me joy or happiness because I'm still struggling to get started.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"I was living in Monrovia as a business woman, in 2018, I was robbed. I Lost all my business money and personal belongings. I had no option but to move to my husband home town (Nikpah Town) to start life allover. I am heavily challenge with getting house of our own and also finding it very difficult to put my children in school. Presently, we only surviving on subsistence farming".
