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?
Prior to me receiving my transfer I was not thinking about getting boat for myself because things were very difficult,but upon receiving it i decided buying a new boat which I know will support my entire family
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is really doing well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spending on buying plank for my house and hauling of my boat .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 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?
My new goal is to plaster my house and also send my children to school in Cesto City. However my children have been attending school in Seekie Village public school but now I have decided to send my children to Cesto City to attend Government Center with the money I received from GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing well because I am right now in Monrovia buying things for me and my children for Christmas. However, I have not seeing any bad side of GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am buying my children Uniforms, back bags, and copy books. I am also buying my mattress and goods to start a new business with the second transfer. I am also buying some clothes and food for me and my children for Christmas.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy to when
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Children education and house hold items
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I get this money I want to buy my land in Cestos to build my house and pay my children schools fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Nothing really have make me happy because since school close my children report cards still on their campus and people not buying my husband canoe.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I want to fix my house but no money , because when my husband caffe the canoe it is hard to buy it and it is hard to find money.
