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?
The new goal I have set before receiving this transfer is to buy additional bundle of zinc and start building my own house since I have started selling from my previous transfer . I am living in my mother in law house in this village. My dreamed had been to build my own house when I haven't to get money. Thanks to God that Givedirectly extended her cash support to this village. I am very happy for the financial empowerment and I believe that few monthsfrom now, I will soon build my own house in this village.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly offered freed cash in this village. Givedirectly has empowered everyone in this village financially to start building new houses.
Some recipients are sending their children to schools while others are investing transfer into more farming activities. Thanks to Givedirectly for been so generous to us. Everywork Givedirectly is doing is helpful and doesnot need any improvement.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my most recent transfer to buy two bundles of 32 gage white zinc along with two packs of assorted zinc nails. I want to build three bed rooms house with stick and later plaster it with concrete cement. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support for breaking the chain of poverty in my life. Since birth, this is my first huge surprised . I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, I am going to live a better life in this village.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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?
The new goal I have set before receiving this transfer is to start selling flour breads in this Community. There is no good breads seller in this village.I have been planning to sell bread in this village but due to hardship, I was unable to to start selling. Thanks to Givedirectly for helping me to accomplished my dream. I want to start baking light bread, soft bread and cookies in huge quantities. I believe that when I invest my transfer in to selling bread, I am going to going to generate more profit to take care of my children.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly is very much transparent in making decisions. Givedirectly does not segregate anyone. Givedirectly direct cash support has help to empowered families financially to take care of their basic needs. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support . There is no system in Givedirectly that is not organize.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I Spend my most recent transfer to buy one bag of flour along with one tin of vegetable oil. I was sleeping on cold floor in my room. I spent 6000 Liberian dollars to buy one 18 inches mattress for my room. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support.
I believe that with my transfer, I will become a successful business person in the future.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 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 sitting in front of my house in the morning when I got my transfer. I started to dance and praise God for GiveDirectly. I am a farmer. I couldn't pay my children school fees because I can't afford the money. My husband and I are still living in his parents house with our children. I want to build my own house. I want to be an independent woman, and I know with this transfer, I can make it. My plan is to build my own house with my transfers. I paid my children school fees and bought zinc with my first transfer. Receiving GiveDirectly financial empowerment is one of the best thing that ever happened to me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life now is that, I am happy. I wake up every day with hope because of my current transfer and pending transfers. I will soon construct my own house and leave my husband family house. I will live freely and peacefully with my children. Everytime I see my children in school, I can't withhold my happiness. GiveDirectly has started transforming my family positively.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have two important thing on my agenda to do with my transfer. I piad my children school fees. I also bought zinc to construct my own house. I am living in my husband parents house. Living with a large group of people in a single house is not an easy thing. With my transfer from GiveDirectly, I have planned to start construction of my own house.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I drop from school since 2019 and i want to go back to school. I plan to pay my school fees and start a business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I was happy this gone July 26, because i had enough food to eat and i had fun with my friends .
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main challenge I'm face with right now is i don't have finance. I don't have money to buy food and other household items for my family.
