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 am building a 3 bedroom house that will be completed as soon as I withdraw my recent transfer. Additionally, I will be able to buy few bundles of zinc, nails and wood(planks) to completely roof my house. Finally, with my recent transfer, I will purchase a very big and comfortable mattress for my family to relax at night. All thanks to GD for completely transforming my life with their great financial assistance.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
From my own understanding, GiveDirectly treats everyone equally. GD has been doing quite well with the entire program. I am very excited and I am grateful to all those involved in making my life better. I don't see anything that GiveDirectly doesn't do very well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have always dreamed of completing my house project. Therefore, when I received my recent transfer, I will purchase 3 bundles of zinc ($31,500LD) to roof my house. Portion of my transfer will be used to purchase a very big mattress for my family to relax at night. I am so grateful for GD. With the great financial assistance given me by GiveDirectly, my live has immensely improved.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received my first transfer it was like a dream to me.
I was on my way to the bush when i received a massage from GiveDirectly programs.
I was so happy about this programs that GiveDirectly is doing in Liberia.
I'm going to build a new house for my children and paid their school fees for this calender school year.
I'm deciding now to paid people to help cut fews sticks from the bush.
I really use to worry about my living conditions,because i was only living on farming to survive.
I'm very thankful to GiveDirectly for this opportunities given me as poor person.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that,i wasn't to build a new house for my children.
I really use to worry about my family conditions,because i was not able to build a new house with zinc.
My family are very happy now because they are all happy in this home.
I can now eat good food because we are doing small business.
I'm going to paid all of my children schools fees.
I even bought thinking about building a house for my children.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer that I received from GiveDirectly programs.
I'm going to build a new house for my children.
I'm going to be living in a new zinc house with cement.
I paid all of my children schools fees and also buy them some schools material
I even bought paid for fews bags of cement and zinc.
I will buy two more bundles of zinc and planks to keep it until, I received my second transfer from GiveDirectly.
I'm very thankful to GiveDirectly for their gestures towards me.
I will able to build a new house for my children.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have been living in my Brother-In-Law in Joseph M Kaba's house since twenty years go because I don't have cash to build myself a house. I have been contemplating on how to have my own house . Having received any unconditional cash transfer from GiveDirectly, I will build myself a house to reside in as well as purchasing a matress for myself ....
What is the happiest part of your day?
Even though I have not seen my children in two years , I feel please and Happy everyday because of their schooling that are smoothly ongoing in Monrovia, where they live with my elder sister. I usually spoke with them through my sister phone and their way of speaking English encouraged me they are attending a good school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Living in my Brother-In-Law house for many years without owning my own house is a challenge. I have received some treatments and insults that I couldn't blame anybody,but myself since I don't have place for myself at my age. My Madam and I were separated because of my status of being unable to provide cash for her unlimited needs. I haven't been able to get a new wife since I don't have my house and these are some of my challenges among others . My wife and I septation has forced our children to be living in different places with my relatives and I won't be able to train them the way I have planned to bring them up .
