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 wanted to build a house but my husband says he's not able to build a house now so i decided to buy the bike so i can get money and the bike is my new goal.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly help me with money that changed my life i will be able to buy a bike and this will help me to get money. Give Directly is a life changer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I keeping my money so when i received my last money i will withdraw everything to buy bike.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($297 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?
Yes, I have a new goal. My new goal is to construct my own house.I have started purchasing my building materials from the transfers received.Indeed, Givedirectly has changed my living conditions.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has done well by changing our life style.It is through Givedirectly that I will sleep in a modern house.I really appreciate GD for the good will.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Since my aim is to build a house, I purchased three bundles of zinc and four cartoons of nails.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have my four children in Monrovia going to school. My plan is to help them with their school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm very happy because of the news Givedirectly have brought to me. Apart from this news, I just can't remember what brought me joy or happiness in the last 6 Months.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Am a farmer engage in subsistence farming. We find it very difficult to transport our products. The road conditions are very bad.
