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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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was happy because I recived the money that GiveDirectly promised. I was so happy that I clapped my hands. I didn't have the money to build my house until GiveDirectly send me money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The change is that I was planning to raise my building project money by burning charcoal in the forest. I don't have that plan as I already have a source and that's GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am planning to build a house with my money.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Cataract has overtaken one of my eyes fully and is gradually taking over the other. If I should benefit from this cash transfer, I will try seeking advance medical treatment in Monrovia. This will help me from loosing my sight.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Despite my present health condition, I'm grateful to God for life. Once there is life, I'm always hopeful of things getting better.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am gradually loosing my eye sight due to cataract. Due to the lack of money I haven't been able to seek medical treatment.
