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 having my land in Monrovia. The house that my children are living in on the land is in a deplorable condition. I wanted to renovate the house and put it under rent to generate more money for future used but there have been no money. I also wanted to build a new house but I could not because I had no money.I am so happy that GiveDirectly came into our village and I was enrolled on this program. When I receive my first transfer from GiveDirectly, I used it to settle so many family issues. I am waiting to withdraw my second and third transfer to renovate my house that I have longed planned to renovate and put it under rent to generate money for future used. I am also going to build a new house for the comfort of my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly have made so many poor people to have a better future. Those who were not having anywhere decent to sleep have now become property owners. With this help from GiveDirectly, there have been nothing that I have seen that is not done well by GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have not withdrew my second and third transfer from my account because I really want to achieve my dreams of seeing a new structure and renovating my old house for rental purpose. When I cash my transfers out, I will build a new house for the comfort of my family and also for the future of my children.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($286 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?
Yes.My new goal is to renovate my deplorable house. I am living in a house with my family that has been damaged completely. It's so much embarrassing at times. I am living in a single room where I packed my dishes. Even if a vistor comes,that's the only room that we will all sleep in.I decided renovating my house since I got my money. Thanks to GiveDirectly for helping me greatly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
To be fair, GiveDirectly have done nothing wrong. Since they came God have protected them from accident. They have given me a huge amount of money that I didn't work to get to improve my living standards. They don't accept even water or food from us.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I will spend my most recent transfer to buy three bundles of zinc and planks. I will also buy eight bags of cement to build my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I get this money, I want build my own house and i also want make business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happy because I see GiveDirectly. We have been hearing about GiveDirectly, so by GiveDirectly coming in our town today, i am happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The only problem i'm facing is my foot business, i can't walk good and i can't walk long distance. By GiveDirectly giving me this money, i will be able to walk after my foot business; to meet native doctors, because my children have carried me from one hospital to another and my foot is not getting better.
