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?
Cattles ( I want to involve ) My goal is to become a successful farmer especially in animal husbandry. Therefore, I used the money I have received from Givedirectly to pay school fees and to pay for cow as a startup.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I feel that Givedirectly has done extremely well for me through the cash transfer program. This has helped me to pay for a cow. To own a cow has been my plan longtime ago but couldn't afford the cost until when Givedirectly started working in my community. However, I am a pride owner of a cow which I have long been wishing for. I believe that few years from now I will be a successful farmer in animal husbandry.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my recent money on my children's school and also used some to purchase cow.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($231 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I am Diaculty Sogbie, I have children currently living with me. Finding food and other basics needs have been difficult for me. I was very happy when I received the transfer because it had eased the burden.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The transfer had help me do business which is providing my daily livelihood. My children and myself are feeding on the profits obtained from the business.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am unemployed and the children have been out of school for long time. I have spent ten thousands of the thirty-five thousands, six hundred and twenty-five dollars on my children education. The balance transfer was used to starts a new business.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My name is Diaculty Sogbie. I lost my wife since two years ago. My mother took my children to help me care for them since their mother had died. They currently live in Sando County. I live here alone in my uncle's house. I burn fire cold to sell just to be able to support my family. When I receive this cash transfer from GiveDirectly, my plan is to build my own house and bring my children back home. I will also use part of this transfer to support my children in school. In addition, I intend to buy cattle.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last six months I have had some joy which include: getting daily bread and having good health. I have also been happy because my children are in school and they are doing well. Most recently, I feel so happy because GiveDirectly is working in my community and is going to help me through their cash transfer.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Currently my greatest challenge is that I don't have a spouse. Since I lost my wife, I have not been able to get another wife to help me take care of my children. I burn fire cold to sell just to support my family.
