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 have a new goal which is to improve my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm planning on paying workmanship for the improvement of my house.
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 am Konnah Farkula from Beh town, Bomi County Liberia. I was very excited upon receiving cash transfer massage from Givedrectly because, my house been lacking for the past two years and I didn't have money to renovate my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Since I receive cash transfer from Givedrectly, it's feels like I am in heaven because, I will renovate my house and have a good roof over my head. I am so happy and want to extend thanks and appreciation to Givedrectly for helping me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I haven't cash out my money yet due to some busy schedule but I will definitely renovate my house upon cashing out my money.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
For the past two years, my house has been leaking, no money to recondition it. I will used the money to reroof my compound. It's has been twenty five years since my husband passed away and I haven't entering in any relationship. I have been struggling by myself.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy because I have life, some of my friends passed away the beginning of this year, but I am still alive. Although my son got injured in Monrovia, but it didn't lead to his death. I am greatful that all my relatives are alive.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Since the death of my husband for the past twenty five years, I am facing food problem, my big son on Monrovia who sells coal pot, usually send me food money, bit he got injured from the work. He isn't doing anything for now inorder to help me with food. I sometimes asked my neighbor to help me with food.
