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 ($280 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
No new plan my previous plan still stand to build shop to do business and buy land.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did extremely well through the help of Give directly i was able to buy my own land to build my shop.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought half lot of land in kakata and pay my 2children school fees .
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($290 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 husband and I have been struggling to buy land in Monrovia for four years but we had no money on our own through the transfer, we were able to buy our land without crediting the money from anyone and we are very grateful to GD for helping us.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing well to transform our lives by giving us the cash transfer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My husband and I bought land in Monrovia with the transfer to build a business centre.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($298 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 previous planned was to pay for a shop spot for my new business in Kakata, Margibi County which I suppose to pay one hundred United States dollars per installment but now I have decided to pay two hundred United States dollars per installment to speed up the process.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
All of the things GiveDirectly has done for my family and I are great. My family and I appreciate GiveDirectly greatly. There is no wrong thing I have see GiveDirectly doing. All of your works are helpful to us.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I paid part payment of the shop spot that I engaged in Kakata. I paid two of my children school fees and I bought about one hundred empty bags for my charcoal business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My husband and I were on our way coming from our old farm and the phone rang; it was the money that came. I was so happy. I danced and I sang praises to Givedirectly. I said oh God, I never believed this but it is real!
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
God first, my daughter's delivery will be possible because we have money for her medical expenses. It was an everyday worry for me since my daughter was raped at age 12; but this money brought peace to my heart. My heart is cold! I am happy over plus because my condition has changed. I am also filled with joy because I will start doing business in this money to help my children and my future.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I paid my two children's school fees, I bought one 25kg bag of rice and some soup ingredients for the house. I saved the rest of my money for my pregnant 12 year old daughter's delivery.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I am qualify to get this cash transfer, I and my spouse have a plan to open a business to help ourself as a household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Since the past six months, I haven't experienced happiness or joy. I have been worried of not having money and food, but since I am being censused today, it makes me feel so happy and joyous.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My household is currently faced with a challenge of poverty. The lack of money have caused us a serious challenge of not able to do many things for ourselves as household.
