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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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My new goal is to build a new house because the one I am living in is not In a good condition and the position it's in is embarrassing because it was built on the main road. I have purchased most of the building materials needed to start the process so that I can achieve my goal.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by being respectful throughout the process, they have also encouraged us to use the money wisely which opened our understanding to move forward in life with better dreams for the future. I haven't noticed anything that GiveDirectly is not doing well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy most of the building materials needed for my house project, I also use some to buy foodstuffs for my family and the workers building my house.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I'm Isaac Toe from Bowein town Dowein District ith my cash transfer, I have planned built new house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is working well and haven't seen any bad side from them
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
From this current cash support I was able to buy additional building materials for my new house project.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My main focus have been to educate my children for the future and build a house that they will remember about Givedirect
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The information provided by Givedirect was something that we were doubting , whether it was going to happen and yes,it happened.
So, my view is GD have done extremely well for u.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I be planned to spend the money on children school fees and building a house for their future
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My name is Isaac Toe from Peeyan town, Bomi County Liberia. I was very excited when I receive the transfer money from Givedrectly because, my house is in a bad condition and I needed money for renovation of my house. I been trying to get money to start renovation but it has not been easy. when I receive the transfer money from Givedrectly, I was so happy and started dancing. I Cash out my money and quickly when to Lamax store at Caldwell junction and bought two bundles of zinc for renovation of my roof,
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I never receive such amount of money in my life. My house was in a bad condition and need renovation. I have been working hard to save money for the renovation of my house but I could not due to hardship. Givedrectly took me by surprise and transfer a huge amount of forty thousand three hundred and seventy five Liberia dollars to my mobile money account as first payment. I bought two bundles of zinc and other materials for my house. I am happy that I am now able to repair my roof. When I receive my remaining money from Givedrectly as per schedule, I will focus on the schooling of my children and make sure that they have a better future to help me when I am old.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
One bag of fertilizer, and two half bags of rice, and transported these items to my village.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I planned to renovate my house and if some money remains I intend to establish a business should I be qualified to receive money from Givedirectly. As you can see from my house photo, the house is already broken down on us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The celebration of Ramadan or Mubarak this year made us happy for the past six months because during this celebration, we were presented with gifts from family, friends and well wishers.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Some of the challenges we are face with now is my children tuition fees payment, the renovation of our house and inadequacy of food for our household. The children are many and that providing education for them has now become unbearable. More so, portion of our house has fallen and we have no money to rebuild it. Not to mention, providing daily sustenance is highly unlikely for us these days as the little cassava farm we were depended on didn't yield enough this year.
