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
37500 LRD ($244 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?
No! I had no new goals. My goal has been to build a new house for my children in Monrovia. Giving our children quality education has been a challenge in our village since there are no schools around here. We had to move them to the city so that they can be able to go to school. We have been hoping to build a decent house but have not been able to do so due to the lack of money. I was so excited when I got enrolled in the GiveDirectly cash program. Our lives have improved for the best. That is so overwhelming.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has not done anything wrongly. I am so grateful that I got enrolled in this amazing cash program. God has been so good to us and we are grateful for this opportunity. Our lives will never be the same again. I am so thankful to GiveDirectly for this what they have done for us.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was overjoyed when I started receiving payments. I used some of my last transfer to buy some building materials. I also bought more goods for my business. I used a little amount to buy some food items for our home.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($247 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 new goal was to build my house.I am a business woman,so i was finding it difficult to build my house until give-directly came to my rescue and now I am able to build my house faster.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did well by making me to build my house faster
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my recent transfer on buying zinc and improve my business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($236 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was sitting at home when I received my transfer from GiveDirectly. I became very delighted. I had always dreamed of establishing a business and building a house as well. Furthermore, I needed money to pay my children yearly tuition. With these transfers, my unlimited financial burdens will be eased. I feel so pleased at the moment. This project has become a huge blessing to me and my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Initially, I have always had the desire to build a house, establish a retailed business and also pay my children tuition. I could not achieve all of the above due to low income. However, GD intervene through direct cash transfer and all of my priorities will be met very soon. Transfers from GiveDirectly has impacted my life positively. This has been the biggest difference in my daily life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My major priorities were to build a house; establish my dry goods business and pay my children school fees. In doing so, I wìll purchase 2 bundles of zinc and 1 carton of mixed nails to roof my house. In addition, I will purchase enough dry goods to set up a retailed business. The balance portion of my transfer will be used to pay my children yearly tuition. I am grateful to GD for transforming my life through their great financial support.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am a business woman and operate a shop in the communty. I will invest portion of the money into my business, build a new house and pay my kids tuition
What is the happiest part of your day?
My husband and I have made partial payment for the purchase of a piece of land in Monrovia for the construction of a new home. This is a milestone in our life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am an asmalic patient. During the raining season I fall sick often thereby affecting my activities in the shop and garden. This problem also impact my family.
