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?
I want to complete my kitchen and house project before this year comes to an end
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is really helpful to me in that I have no more worry for paying my children's tuition and rental fees in Zwedru city
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent most of my transfer on buying zinc and sticks for my kitchen and house project
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($243 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
"In the coming year, I hope to complete my house project so that my family can have a decent place to live".
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
"GiveDirectly is doing well by giving us unconditional cash to improve our lives. If GiveDirectly can continue the cash transfer in the next villages it will help people make their own choices to improve their lives. I remain forever grateful to GiveDirectly for being a blessing to my family".
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
"I used a portion of my recent transfer to buy zinc and other materials to start my house project, and the balance amount was used to buy food for my family".
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($232 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
"The moment I received my transfer, I was happy as if Jesus Christ has come. I felt so happy when I received my transfer. This was a complete blessing. Since I came in this town, I have been a single parent. With the many responsibilities I have, it was a revelation for me. This actually settle many things for me and my children. With 4 children (3 biological and 1grandchild) and no father, it hasn't been easy. Paying tuition alone is hectic. Currently, I pay rent and also cater for their education and livelihood. Right now, the children are in Zwedru attending".
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
"The biggest difference when I successful complete my project, It will make me a house owner thereby leading to reduction on huge expenses like paying rent while also having 4 children school fees to pay. It's not a small burden".
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
"Currently, I have my transfer saved because I am thinking on building house for my children in Zwedru. I already have a parcle of land there where they are currently attending school. Being that I have already paid their first semester tuition and requirements, so it is no more my focus. As I am fully hoping on the transfers of my entire cash, as soon it's complete, I will commence my building". Sincerely as a single parent especially woman, to care for your family at the same time providing their needs, it's not easy looking at our low economic status where it only supports from hand to mouth".-
Enrolled
access_time over 1 year ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My children are in the Zwedru city go ing to school. It has always been on my mind to build a dwelling house for my family for my kids to reside in the city, which will stop me from renting. Therefore upon receiving this grant I will use portion of the transfer to build a dwelling house. The remaining portion of the transfer will be use to educate my children because they my future leaders.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last six months what brought happiness to was that went i heard that when my son got his high school graduation clearance.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Currently school fees is one of the main challenge I am facing because my husband is not working.
