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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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My main goal is to build a house for my family, since the beginning of this program, it has been my goal to own a house, and I am doing everything possible to achieve this goal with my transfer, that Is why I don't have a new goal for now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by being fair and truthful to us throughout the program, through their program, I can build my dream house without any stress. I don't know what the organization is not doing well because everything is fine with me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy zinc and other building materials for my house project, I also bought foodstuffs for my family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have been renting for three years now. I can't afford to pay my rent at times due to financial difficulties. I have a six months old kid and her father left us and went to an unknown place. My child and I have been surviving through the little assistance that I get from friends and families at times. However, GiveDirectly have put smile in my life by making me to be a beneficiary of their cash transfer. I will start a little business that will enable me to sustain my daughter and myself.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly have helped us a lot. They have given us cash to improve our living standards. They have done no wrong.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am going to use my most recent transfer to purchase two bundles of zinc and zinc nails to build my house. I will save portion of my transfer to start my business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($234 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very excited when I received my first transfer. This was exactly the opportunity I have longing for. Life had been very challenging for me as a single Mother. My baby and I had just been surviving on hand out from good neighbours. Even affording our rent had been a serious problem for me. With this transfer I believe that our life will change for the better.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Before I started receiving transfer from GiveDirectly, life had not been easy for me. Many days I cried myself to bed, especially when my rent was due and I had no way or no where to get money to pay. This brought so much sadness and embarrassment to me. However, with this transfer I am planning on using some of the money to buy a half lot of land to built my own house. Furthermore, I will use a portion to pay my rent. Since I started receiving transfers from GiveDirectly, I am now a happy person.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the stress of renting, especially when you don't have a stable income, my goal is to use a portion of my transfer to buy my own half plot of land in order to built at least a two bed room house for my kid and I. Furthermore, I will used some to pay my over dued rent. I am very much grateful to Give Directly for this great financial opportunity.
Enrolled
access_time 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I was in school but I dropped out of school because I got pregnant and now I have a child so when my baby walk I will go back to school, so when I am qualify for this program and I received any money from Givedirectly I am going to pay my school fees, build my house , start a business to support my child in school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
For the past six months I have not had any joy or happiness because I worry about how to get money but upon hearing about Givedirectly and the kind of help that they are doing for poor families around Liberia and been apart of this program I am very excited to today.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As I was saying I was in school but I dropped out of the because of child business and now no money to go back to school so that's my main challenge for now.
