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?
Firstly I want to give thanks to givedirectly for their support to was my family and I. Givedirectly has done so much for me that I can't say it all, I am a I farmer. Before then I will have to farmed almost the entire day before getting something for my family, the house we where living in has leakage all over the roof, when rain falls the whole room will be fluidly with water. But I am grateful to God for this opportunity he has given me, with the support from givedirectly I was able to change the leaking roof with iron sheets roof.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion givedirectly did very well in my life and that of my village, there are so many New houses with in my village that I am proud of today. Givedirectly has changed my entire living conditions. I am now under a new roof. Many thanks to givedirectly for their support.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to buy three bundles of zinc to change my leaking roof. I bought enough food for my family as well. I also used parts of the my transfer to paid the workmanship for the roofing project.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"When I received my transfer, I want to build a decent house for my family and secondly I want to invest into agriculture. The house we are living in presently belongs to my brother-in-law who now lives in Grand Bassa. When it rains the water leaks on our things and destroy them".
What is the happiest part of your day?
" I lost my father and my younger brother in the last 6 months and since than I have not been happy".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" My first child is 9yrs and she is in the 3rd grade class but because of my poor financial status, I am unable to pay her school free this year".
