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 old remains the center of my heart, the only new goal I added is send my two children to school.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done nothing, consider GiveDirectly as my redemer because I never expected this assistance life..
God will forever bless GiveDirectly andher staff, I haven't seen such a transparent organization like GD.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I paid my children school fees and have the balabce in saving for my house construction works.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD
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?
I changed my goal, my previous goal was to sell gas(diesel) but as a single mother who is farming I don't want to spoil the money so decided to build my zinc roof house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done nothing bad, I named GiveDirectly as my saviour.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought three bundles of zinc, one mattress and one 25kg bag of rice and balance amount is in saving to pay contractors for clearing my rice farm.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was clearing my house in the morning hours when I received the massage that GiveDirectly had sent my first transfer. I left what I was doing and started dancing, singing, and praising God for his blessings through the help of giveDirectly in my life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed since I received this money from GiveDirectly. I'm able to provide food for my family, and I have bought all the building materials that I will need to build my new house. Having a house of my own is the biggest happiness in my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy two bundles of zinc, three packs of nails, and thirty pieces of stakes for my new house I've decided to build. I also used the balance money to buy some food items for my family and I.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
As a mother of two children who depend fully on her spouse to survive, I have planned to start my gasoline business since it is one of the hottest market that is most bought fastest input community. I was selling cosmetic products and my former boyfriend misused the cash thereby making me unable to continue with business due my business principle collapsed. I have been so miserable in sitting waiting for my spouse to provide for my children and myself. If I am blessed with the unconditional cash transfer from GiveDirectly, I will definitely begin my business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
With the difficulties I faced I was so overwhelmed last week when my spouse sent $5000 Liberian dollars for the my children and I . And that are when I am joyful and happy. Since I received the cash that had allowed me to buy few things from us , i am happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being a mother of two children who survives on an unemployed spouse is a difficult situation and conditions for one to live . I am not in school because of my two children and my challenges have been how to accumulate finance for their schooling and food . My spouse has been away on gold field for us to survive. I faced so much hard time withthe children food , medical fees and school fees whenever he left the home because I am not doing anything to get cash for the payment of thesee fees.
