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 ($280 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, my new goal for my last transfer was to start a business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is doing everything well hundred percent.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a used Motorcycle to start business.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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 planning on starting a new business to keep me going when the program ends.
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 want to start a business with my transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I was very happy because I had money now to pay my kids school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving transfer is that my life will be improve. My kids been out of school because of school fees and I will be able to pay their tuition so that they can start school again.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I will spend my transfer to buy zinc to improve my house and pay my kids school fees.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The compound I am in currently doesn't belong to me, therefore I will use portion of my transfer to start building my own compound. I am out of business. I will used portion of to money to start business as well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My children got promoted to their respective classes. I am also joyful because me and my family are all alive. My wife is in Monrovia in good health as well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am face with financial problem, for the past one year I haven't been able to handle good money to settle problem. I can't afford to pay my children tuitions. I need money as we speak. I haven't registered my children in school.
