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?
I have no new goals. I am just so grateful that GiveDirectly came to my town. I was overjoyed when I got enrolled in its cash program. This is a life saver for me. Things have been difficult for me. I had lost hope. My children father left me with our 2 children and went to Monrovia with another woman. He doesn't help me at all. I have no where to get money from. My brothers assist with one of my daughters tuition and our upkeep. The fact that I'm on this program, I know our lives will improve for the best.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly does not do anything unwell. It's cash program is a great opportunity to change our lives. I am so grateful for this. That they don't accept gifts of goodwill from us is something we as villagers feels that they are not doing well. We try to appreciate them in our weak way but they don't accept our gifts. We are so grateful for this golden opportunity.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I had lost hope. I had no where else to go to. Things have been so difficult for me and my two daughters. My husband left me with the kids and went off with another woman. I was so excited when I received my transfer. Hopefully after receiving all of the promised payments our lives will get better. I used some of my money to buy zinc and some other materials to build my house. I also paid some of my daughters tuition. I used the rest to start a new business. I will use the profits I make from the business to cater to my children.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($276 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I been stopping in my in- law house for the past eight to ten years and some time my in-law normally say things that is not necessary to be said to me. Through the help of GiveDirectly l was able to purchase my first building materials. Many thanks to Give Directly for making a great change in my life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that I'm constructing my own building and before I never knew if such thing could happen in my life. Many thanks to Give Directly for the transformation in my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer was spent on building materials such as gasoline to saw wood and zinc for the roofing of the house.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I am qualifie for this program and I receive any money from GiveDirectly I am going to make business to sustained my children and I.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last six months nothing had ever bring joy or happiness to me but upon heading about GiveDirectly people and the kind of help that they do for poor families around Liberia it had brought great joy to me and to be a part of this program today is really a pleasure.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My current challenge for now is money problem, my husband is not around and no body to help my children and I so money is my main challenge for now
