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 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 first goal was to rebuild my house because of its condition, I started the process but have not yet finished the process, so my new goal is to complete it in a way that will make me more comfortable living inside.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by helping us differently and uniquely that we have not seen before, helping us unconditionally is a serious blessing to us and we do appreciate GiveDirectly a lot, they are also straight and truthful in their processes; I don't know what GiveDirectly is not doing well because all I can see is okay.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy some building materials for my house, I also bought food for my family and the balance was used to open a little business in the town so that I can generate income from it.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 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 plan to improve my house with a new roof and I also plan to save some of the money for emergency.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did well for me. It is through this transfer that now my life is improving. I was sitting in this village can't even afford money for my children to survive on. But after receiving this transfer from give directly, changes start to take place in our lives.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought Zinc and cement to improve my house with a new roof and I also saved some of the money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($300 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My name is Jenebah Kiazolu from Wolokai Town Dowein District Bomi County Liberia.
I have planned to pay my children school fees and renovate my house as well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I love the work Give Directly do in my community, no bribery, pick and choose no bad feeling from any staff from GIVE Directly they respect everyone equally.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Bought building materials to renovate my house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($269 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was too happy because, I did not still believe that I was going to receive such money from give directly.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I couldn't afford money at the time to improve my house. After receiving the transfer, I was able to improve my house with a new roof
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought cement bags to improve my house.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I am bless to receive money from Givedirectly, I intend to fix my house. The is half completed and that there's no money to fix it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The thing that makes me happy in the last six months is when I managed to get food for me and my son.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenge I face now is that how I to finish fixing my house. Since my husband and me got separated, I have not been able to finish the house. Finishing the house is my biggest dream.
