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?
Yes I had a new goal prior to the arrival of the money. That goal was to purchase a motorbike.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing well everything well and I want to encourage them to continue serving humanity.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a second handle motorbike to ease the transportation challenge I am confronted with.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD
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?
My new goals is to buy motorcycle to suppport
my wife and I business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GIVEDIRECTLY did well by sending cash to improve our lives. We're grateful to be part of the many people that were chosen by our donors and well wishers.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I plan on buying one fairly used motorcycle for another means of income.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was teaching in the classroom when the momo alert hit my phone. I couldn't wait to see the close of the school day! I even had to leave the classroom to inform my fiancee about the good news. She shouted and danced. That day was a joyous day for my family and myself. The mobile money alert re-energized me to work harder to do my teaching work with passion.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I foresee absolute change since I haven't use my money. I know the business I have chosen will transform my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I intend to make business. In the next few days, I will send my fiancee to Ivory Coast to purchase goods for our business. Business, I believe is the only way forward to eradicating poverty. It will help me to have a backup while I am teaching.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Being a Principal for the Wlegboken Community School and not having my own house doesn't show nor encourage students take the teaching profession serious. As it is widely known that TEACHERS ARE POOR PEOPLE AND WILL REMAIN POOR so receiving money from Give Directly will enable me BUILD myself a HOUSE.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Seeing myself still alive with no sickness makes me happy because living in such an environment where people are envious of my position.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My major challenge is not having my own house as a PRINCIPAL which is humiliating. All of the work I have done, I can't show any structure as my own.
