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 ($279 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
No! First in first; I want to complete my house project befpre I can start anything new.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
From my observations, Givedirectly cash transfer program has been the best thing that ever happen in this time. I've seen progress, new structures, lives changing. As I speak, my life have been ungraded from a domain stage to a progressive stage. I have a blooming business, I have my own land probit in ny name, my kids are in school and everything is a roller coaster. I'm grateful to have come across such a positive organization.
No fault since I started receiving cash, nobody complain around me pertaining to the cash program.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Well, I've not yet drafted a list of things or materials to buy for the project but I will get few bundles of zinc and few bags of cement to start the construction.
3rd 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?
Yes, I thought the first and second transfers were only going to be used to paid my children tuitions and put the rest in an existing business but now, I have added a new goal, I did purchased a land(half loc) in Monrovia, from the profits i generated from the first and second transfer that was put into the business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly have done well by sending cash and it was used to settle my financial problems. The cash transfers enable us to better our lives and to think positively. Our dreams are now becoming reality. Imagine getting money you ain't working for, and it is free of attachments.
Givedirectly have not given me any negative reasons yet.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am a mobile money agent, I transferred the cash to my business to generates more profits.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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?
I do not have a new goal. The plans I told the first team about is what I am still working on. When I am done, I will plan on buying a land in Monrovia.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly is doing everything fine. They don't have a fault in what they do. They make us feel important by being patient with us. They do not take money from us for anything. They treat us equally. I want to encourage them to continue their good work as they serve humanity. They do not have a bad side.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have planned to use more than half of my transfer on purchasing goods for my new business. I don't know what exactly I want to sell yet until I get to Pleebo and get advice, but names very sure that I will do business with this second transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($264 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was on campus when the message came but I ignored thinking it was one of lonestar numerous messages, then one of my colleagues came to inform me that Givedirectly sent his wife money. In no time, I reach out for my phone to check and it was confirmed.
I jumped with jubilation, praising God for Givedirectly. It was the happiest day of my life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Though I am a businessman and a government school teacher, my salary and the profit from my business wasn't sufficient for maintenance. I can now proudly say that I am more than satisfy because I am able to clear my debts and increase my profits. I'm living a stress free life now.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I paid three of my children's school fees and I used the rest of the money to add to my existing business. I am a mobile money agent.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" Due to the lack of finance I have not been able to advance myself in higher education. Upon receiving this cash transfer if eligible I will further my education to the highest. I will also be able to pay my children school fees and use the remaining money for my family upkeep. "
What is the happiest part of your day?
"My greatest joy has been attending workshops to obtain new skills because in past years no new knowledge had been acquired.
At the completion of the workshop last month we were given some money and I was able to provide food for my family. It was my happiest day. "
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" Some challenges have been getting food on a daily basis for my family. I'm a volunteer teacher getting on payroll since I started job had been very difficult we have yet to receive any salary from government over the past years. We depend on NGO for compensation at the end of the month to sustain ourselves ."
