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?
I am hoping of seeing my self in school. Right now I am trying to build a house for my children in my village, after that, I planning to go Monrovia to attend school.
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, givedirectly was able to enrolled almost the entire village. There are so many New houses with in my village that I am proud of today. Givedirectly has done so much for me that I can't say it all. All I can say is thank you givedirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Firstly I want to give thanks to givedirectly for their support to was my family and I. I am just a poor farmer that works on people farmed for living. The house I am living in has leakage all over the roof, the house I am living in is my grandparents house. My children and I are in a single room. I am so happy that I was enrolled on this program. I am now building a three rooms apartment in my village that I am proudof today.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 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?
I'm still working on completing my house project, that is my focus for now. Until its completed all other goals can wait.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly has made my long awaited dream becoming a reality gradually. I love everything about them, they have made our lives better and we are humbled.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer was spent on one tin of gas to saw my planks, one cartoon of nail, a bag of rice and the balance money was spent on workmanship ( those that are sawing my planks).
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($234 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I have been living in a house with leaking roof. Whenever it rains it would fall in my room.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am very healthy because I can't worry
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent most of my money on buying materials
Enrolled
access_time almost 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan for this money is to sell. I know when I sell, I will able to help me and my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Nothing really has make my happy. Because I'm feeling bad all the time. No support.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My children father abandoned me and left for Monrovia. since he left, finding food for my children has been my greatest challenge.
