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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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent portion my third transfer to sponsor my first daughter graduation from high school. I use portion of it to pay the other four kids I have here registration fees and part of their first semester school fees and I use the balance to buy few bags of cements to build my new house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is greatly changing the lives of people in Liberia now a day including I myself and I just want for GiveDirectly to continue doing what they started because it is a huge living changing task for us which has never happen before.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My achievements in the upcoming year is to complete my new structure and open the shop I have on it which will enable me to start making business that will sustain my family and I in time to come.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm planning to pay the builder, purchase some basic needs and materials for the project.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is doing well to do the things I could not do on my own through the cash transfer and I'm equally grateful to them for the support.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I don't have a new goal for now. At the time Give Directly enrolled me on this program, I told them that my priority was to build my own house. When the first transfer was sent I invested mainly in the project and a little amount was spent on food. However, upon receiving the second transfer I decided to contact the builder before I can do the cash-out and buy other materials for the project. I'm doing my best to build my family a house because I see this transfer as an opportunity to advance my life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($231 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am planning to buy cement for my house and pay some of my children school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life now is that some of the problem that I have in mind like completing my house and continue sending my children to school will easily be done.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my first transfer I was feeling fine because, I was building my house but it has been difficult for me to complete but with the help of GiveDirectly I Will be able to complete my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As I said earlier, I stated building my house but right now no money to complete it so that's my main challenge for now.
What is the happiest part of your day?
For the past six months I have not had any joy or happiness because of the struggle I am going through but for what Givedirectly is about to do for me is what making me happy right now.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I stated building my house areally, so if I am qualify for this program and I received any money from Givedirectly I am going to complete my house and support my children in school.
