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 am Hawa Kiadii from Bah town, Bomi county Liberia. Since I started receiving cash transfer from Givedirectly, I planned to build my own house and still have the same goal.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly aways transferring money to my mobile account according to schedule and checking on me to make sure that I receive transfer. I am so excited and want to extend thanks to Givedirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Upon cashing out my third transfer, I bought two bundles of zinc and save the balance money to start mooding bricks for my house project.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($279 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 planned to renovate my house before receiving my second cash transfer from Givedrectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is a trustworthy organization and their staffs are respectful. They are committed in transferring money to my mobile account according to schedule given me. I am not aware of anything that Givedrectly has not done well in my village. Thanks to Givedrectly for taking me from one level to another.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I cash out my money, I will buy three bundles of zinc, and a cartoon of zinc nail.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer I was feeling very good, I never had money to pay my kids school fees
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Since I received my transfer alot has changed.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on my kids school fees, I'm also planning on starting a small business in my village.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use my transfer to renovate my house. Currently, my house roof is leaking and the floor is not plastered. I will buy 4 bundles of zinc ro change the roof and 10 bags of cement to plaster the floor.
What is the happiest part of your day?
One of my daughter was given a scholarship to complete her schooling and that brought joy to me. I have been finding it hard to pay her fees and the scholarships helped to reduce the burden.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I don't have money to take care of me and my children. Our house is leaking and I don't have any money to carryon renovation. Secondly, most of my children are not in school because I don't have money to pay their school fees. As a result, their peers are ahead of them in terms of education.
