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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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
When the program started I didn't had any money to spend my three children to school but through the help of this program I was able to pay my children school fees which makes my first goal to be achieved. My new goal is to build a house for my family, I have started the building process already but doing my best to complete it soon.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly well by being truthful in giving information to recipients, everything they told us from the beginning of the program has come to pass, they are also kind and patient with recipients during interviews with us. I don't have any problem with GiveDirectly program because they are doing everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my recent transfer to buy a mattress to laid down on because I have been sleeping on the hard floor for some time now, I also save the balance money for future purposes that might come up.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 USD)
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?
I want to build another house because I want to remember GiveDirectly whenever I see my new house. Most of my plans have been fulfilled because of the money that I have received from GiveDirectly; building another house is my only goal for now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I love GiveDirectly because they can't lie, whatever they say is what they will do. I love GiveDirectly because they are ready to help people without any prize attached to it. Because of GiveDirectly so many good things has happened in my life and family. I haven't noticed anything bad about GiveDirectly yet.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my third transfer to buy food for my family, the remaining amount has been saved for the house that I am planning to build.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($298 USD)
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?
Before receiving my second cash transfer, I been planning to purchase my three children uniform, Copy books and bookbags.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedrectly is doing well by improving the lives of people in this village.My children been out of school for the past two semesters. Givedrectly came to my village at the right time, and started sending cash transfer to people that was registered and eligible for their program. My kids are presently in school, and have everything they need for schooIing. I haven't notice any negative thing about Givedrectly. I am very glad and want to extend to Givedrectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my transfer to purchase my children school items, bought food for my family, and kept the balance money for my house project.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My family and I will use a portion to send our children to school and my wife will start soap making business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I received money from my brother who is Monrovia. He helped me and my family with 5000 LRD.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Due to to rainy season, it's difficult for us to make farm right now and the kiss meat we usually collect from the swarm, is difficult to find nowadays. As a result, we are finding it hard to get food and clothing for the family.
