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?
RE " With the support givedirectly is giving us here, i hope to maintain my daughter in school this her final year of senior high.
Nothing will make me more happy than seeing my daughter's graduate and become successful in life".
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
RE "Givedirectly is doing well.
Because am about to renovate my house and make it decent and comfortable.
My daughter who was often send out of school for school fees is now in school with no worries about school fees this year.
I am so much appreciative to givedirectly ".
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
RE " I spend the most of my recent transfer on purchasing cement for the renovation of my house.
I also used some of my transfer to pay my daughter's School fees and rent in Zwedru ".
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 complet the renovation my house, because the house is not in good condition".
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
"GiveDirectly is doing well by giving us this huge amount of money. It is very difficult for me to get 1,000.00 LD. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for changing my story and putting smile on my face. If GiveDirectly can continue the cash transfer in the next villages, it will help them make their own decisions to improve their lives. ".
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
"My children was thrown out of school due to the lack of finance. So when I withdrew my recent transfer, I used a portion of it to pay my children's balance tuition, and the remaining amount was used to buy materials to renovate my house".
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?
I was on my farm when Give Directly sent my transfer but I was not in the know because my husband left home with the phone. While harvesting my rice that day I was surprised to see him running to have me informed about the transfer. However, I felt happy when he broke the news because I needed money to pay my children's fees at school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
At first, I had been struggling to send my children to school. My husband and I have to farm every year just to support them. However, I'm grateful that I was able to enrolled them in school without any stress or getting indebted to anyone.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my recent to renovate my house, my children's tuition was paid and the balance was used to clean my cocoa farm.
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access_time over 1 year ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"My main plan right now is to pay my children school fees and improve my business".
What is the happiest part of your day?
Lack of money has brought sadness since the past months. The only time we have gotten happiness is when we are able that day to feel ourselves. Life is not easy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"Lack of money. Currently, I am indebted to my saving club and there's no money to pay their and receive my share from the club. Therefore, I will also some of the the money to pay my club dues".
