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?
My goal is to build a new hoouse. My old house is damaged.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Keep her word
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Zinc, planks, cement, school
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD
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?
I have been living in my father's house since I was born. I was very excited when I received my transfer. I decided to construct my own house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has done extremely well by sending cash directly to me. The transfer has changed my living conditions. It has put me in the position to construct my own building. It has also brought development to our community.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Upon receipt of my transfer, I purchased four bundles of zinc, planks and eight bags of cement.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I am a bike rider. I was on traffic when I received the mobile message. I immediate stop my bike and became to dance. I also later placed a call to my friend who told me that he also received money. We both laugh on the phone and plan to meet. I didn't run much traffic that day because of the joy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
This money gives me an opportunity to do things I never thought I could do at my age. I feeling much like a man and I am so grateful for that
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I haven't spend it. Meanwhile I am deciding on building a house of my own.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Since the divorce of my mother and my father five years ago, my father relocated to Zwedru and my mother relocated to Sarbo Weafiken to start life individually but I decided not to follow any of them instead I remained here to continue my education but due to the lack of support from both parents to maintain me in school, my uncle Mark Doboyou took the initiative to sponsor me which later became some timely.
Due to the difficulties am facing in completing my Secondary education, I decided planting cassava to be able sell some to generate money to support myself and the remaining cassava is kept for eating.
I some times ask my friends to help ride their motorbike to help me generate money so when I received money transfer from Give Directly, I will complete my school fees and the remaining money will be used to start selling scratch cards, slippers and soap.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Receiving a PHONE as a gift from my oldest brother brought happiness to me because as big as I am, I had no hope of owning phone.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Since the divorce of my mother and my father five years ago, am facing lots of challenges completing my Secondary education due to lack of money and support from family members.
