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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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2 years ago
Josephine
received a $28 tenth payment.
"I have to give my kids a suitable learning atmosphere if I want to guarantee that they have a good future. This includes making sure their tuition is paid on time and that they have access to all the resources they require to succeed in their studies. By the end of this year, I want to buy ten goats to help me do this. They reproduce and mature more quickly, increasing their profitability. They can also withstand the drought here. I thus think that once I accomplish this goal, paying the tuition fees for my children won't be a problem in the future because I will be selling some of them anytime I won't be able to pay for their tuition."
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2 years ago
Tsetse
received a $28 sixth payment.
"My current priority is making sure I build a new house by the end of the year. The one in use right now is only one room, however it is outdated and has holes all over the roof. The walls are also in poor condition, and I am concerned that if I do not take the appropriate steps, the house may collapse and harm me in the event of a strong downpour. I've already purchased five iron sheets, so I'm confident I'll reach my goal before the end of the year."
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2 years ago
Betty
received a $239 third payment.
"I bought three bundles of zinc to construct a new house for myself and that of my family. I am currently living in a thatch house which leaks miserably whenever it rains. GiveDirectly has changed my life with this transfer because my children and I will not get sick of cold easily any longer."
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2 years ago
Oretha
received a third payment.
"I used twenty five thousand Liberian Dollars from my third transfer to saw planks for my new house construction. Where I live now is a family house full with lots of people that I don't have my own space and privacy. I want to use my transfers to build my house so that respect can be added to my name. This will make me happy."
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2 years ago
Alonso
received a $239 second payment.
"Sending me money to build my house is a good thing they have done. They have done well by putting happiness on a lot of people's faces. GiveDirectly people are good people, they have no bad traits."
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2 years ago
Joseph
received a $227 initial payment.
"Since I started receiving help from Givedirectly I'm now respected as a man in my home. I can now afford sufficient food in my house. I travel to the nearest market to purchase some food, along with other items which I never did before ."
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2 years ago
Evon
received a $239 third payment.
"Givedirectly did well by providing cash to all household head in our village and with this transfer it transforms our lives."
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2 years ago
Roseline
received a $239 second payment.
"I have been passionate about business all through my life. Last 3 years I started a mini business with $100 usd and I generated $350 usd in few months time.In the next years to come I want to see my self as a millionaire and a big business woman supplying people with goods in all the nearby towns and villages since most of them are not financially capacitated to travel to the market due to the distance to purchase some food stuff and other items."
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2 years ago
Pourline
received a $239 third payment.
"RE " I am very happy and thankful to givedirectly everyday that breaks.
It is because of givedirectly i now own a piece of land in Zwedru our capital city. After my children completes the school here, they will have to extend their journey to Zwedru in other to further their education.
Most importantly, land and house is for ever, so the joy i feel i can't explain.
Givedirectly is doing well for us here "."
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2 years ago
Emmanuel
received a $239 second payment.
"RE " I hope to see myself in a comfortable and decent house of my own by the end of this year "."
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