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?
I am Miatta Masssley from Gbaigbon town, Bomi county Liberia. Since I started receiving cash transfer from Givedirectly, I decided to start business and buy furniture to make my room decent. I have accomplished my goal.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly is a organization that have decided to help the needed and they are very much committed in helping the needed. I was told that I will receive payment with in four months period and I received all the money according to Schedule. I was also advice to use the money wisely and was followed up on to make sure that i receive payment. I am so glad and want to extend thanks and appreciation to Givedirectly and those who contributed in helping me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought goods to start business with my last cash transfer.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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 main goal is to set up a business in the city, it has been my husband and I dream to open a business in the city but we couldn't because of lack of money, that is why I am saving some money from GiveDirectly transfers to make this dream of mine come to pass. Having a business in the city will generate more money for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well by helping us without any staring being attached to it, they are also truthful and fair in their program, they are patient and kind during interviews with us. I don't have anything to say wrong about GiveDirectly program, everything is okay with me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy food for my family and the balance has been kept for our business setup, having a business in the city will help us a lot to generate more money for other expenses that we have.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($284 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?
I had new goals since I received my transfer. I'm planning on helping my mom with small cash(money) to build our own house in our village.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly is helping us alot,.I haven't seen any bad thing about this organization yet .
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on house furniture, I'm so planning on starting a small business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I am Miata Massaley from Gbaigbon town, Bomi County Liberia. I was very happy when I receive my cash transfer massage from Givedrectly. I previously planned to renovate the house I live.
Thank God Givedrectly came at the time I really needed money to start the renovation process.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference this money will do for me is the plastering of my room and building of my house. Since I receive cash transfer massage from Givedrectly it feels like I am in heaven because,I am so happy that my long time dream is coming to pass. Life has been very tough for me and my family. We been suviving through bruning coal and selling it just to get food to eat on a daily basis. I am happy now that life is getting better.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have not spend my transfer money yet. I am waiting to receive all my remaining transfer to start building my house.
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
To start a business and use some to send my child to school. I'm currently not doing anything to bring me income except farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I received help from my brother who is in Monrovia. I was stranded and needed money to take my child to the clinic and he came to our rescue
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I don't have a good place to sleep. Our room is currently leaking and we don't have any money to fix it. As a result, when it rains, we have to be awake all night making sure that our things don't get spoiled.
