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 goals I have set before receiving this transfer are to purchase one additional bundle of zinc, along with a cartoon of assorted nail for my house I am building . I dont have any good mattress in my room so, I decided on buying one thick 32 inches mattress for my room. Thanks to Givedirectly for empowering me financially. I believe that with Givedirectly kind gesture to me, I am going to own a house in this village.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion , Givedirectly is really doing a great job for us. Through Givedirectly cash transfer to families, many families are now united and doing things in common in our community. I am one of the
the persons Givedirectly is actually helping. For the past four years, I have been living in my inlaws house. My husband and I didn't have any plan of building our own house due to hardship. Through Givedirectly kind gesture, we are now in the process of building our own house. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. I dont see any system in GiveDirectly approach of implementation that needs improvement.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy one bundle of zinc to complete the numbers of zinc bundles I need for the roofing of my house. Secondly, I spend some of my transfer to buy one cartoon of assorted nails for the building. I have been sleeping on a flat mattress in my room. Therefore I spend my balance transfer to buy one thick 32inches mattress. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, my living conditions will soon improve.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($286 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?
When I got my first transfer, I bought motorbike. I have had a long-term plan to buy motorbike, but I couldn't afford to buy it. With my second transfer, my new goal is to build my own house. We live in my husband's brother house with his family . Two families living under the same roof is not easy. It has been a very uncomfortable situation. Sometimes we have misunderstanding. I bought zinc and nails to construct my own house. I have the hope that in the next two months, I will have my own house to live freely with my children. GiveDirectly has washed away my shame.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is an unique organization that fulfils promise. The process of putting me on the program is free of corruption which is not just common in Liberia. The staff are polite and snswer every question. I ask them in an understandable minors. In my opinion, GiveDirectly is doing extremely well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer on building materials. I bought zinc and nails to build my own house. I have suffered a lot for house. I have been living in my husband's brother house for long period of time. It has not been easy. GiveDirectly transfer has made my dream come through. I really appreciate GiveDirectly for my transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($283 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I never knew i had money in my phone,until a friend of mine came came and informed me about the money. I hurriedly walked to a nearby town which is 45 mins walk to get lonestar network. When i read the massage, it was a massage from Givedirectly.At that very moment i was happy! until i ran into tears. Indeed has God answered my prayer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is am relax. Since I got Givedirectly transfer, my life has totally changed. Many days i cry and brokedown in tears because of the challenges. My husband has suffered so much. He was riding bike for work and pay when he fell sick at the point we couldn't afford even hospital bills. We have been struggling to provide our daily needs. At times i personally when through fasting and praying. Until our prayers was finally answered. I'm now happy and my husband has free his bike. My business is running smoothly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The entire money was used to pay for my husband debt. He was owing someone $40,000 Liberian dollar for a motorbike. Our bike was sieze and taken to the police station for investigation.
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When my family successfully get this transfer, we will use the money to start a business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The past six month has not been easy for us, especially to get money to sustain the family, but above all we have joy because we have life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My spouse rides another person's motorcycle to have money and sustain the family. Our biggest challenge is, to raise money and own our own bike or business.
