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?
My only goal has been building a house and that's what I spent my transfer on.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zinc and plank to roof my house.
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'm Zinnah Morris from Kalagban town Dowein District Bomi County, I planned to built a new house with money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I have no problem with how GIVE Directly is working with me
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I use this current money to buy more building materials for my house project.
2nd 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?
Yes. I had our plans, to build my own house and start a small business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is doing well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on building materials and my children school fees
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($271 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money in my phone, I was more than happy because I was not expecting this kind of money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was burning coal, and making my garden at a small scale level.
But now I am increasing my garden and the coal for large sale
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I planned to renovate the old house and build new house for some thing that I want to remember
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive the transfer I will used it to pay my children school fees, it has been my dream for them to complete their full schooling but due to financial constrain I cannot afford school fees. At time they can be put out of class because of school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
After struggling to support my children in school, I was really happy when they both make a successful pass.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The major challenge I'm face is the in- ability of providing daily needs and food for my family.
