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 biggest planned is to build a house prior to the money coming, because I am living in other people'
house at my age now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is one of the organization that is doing things differently than any other organizations since I got to know myself.
We must praise God for everything they continue to do for us. Amen
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money on building materials and labor for the workers
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
We were happy because we were facing problem of getting money and God made it possible for us to received such an amount of money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
We used to burning coal and sell kissmeat for our survival.
But now when we received the money,we plan to
be doing business that will make us to rest with the hard work
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
We have decided to used the money to pay school fees and do small business
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This recipient says if she is successful in getting this cash, she will immediately invest the money into establishing a sustainable business to always have my children in school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
She said for the last 6 months, the only thing that ever brought her happiness and joy is when she heard about Give Directly and what we GD are involve with, direct cash transfer.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
She said her three children are in Monrovia, all three of them did not go to school this ended academic year because of lack of money.
