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 never changed my goals or my plans, I am still holding on to my old plan which is sending my children to quality school for quality education.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing more than well for me, some of my children are about to walk out of university because of GiveDirectly good will, and for me GiveDirectly is not doing bad at all.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Some of my children are in university and high school, therefore I used my most recent transfer to pay their tuitions.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am a volunteer Drug Enforcer Officer assigned here at the checkpoint in Julowarken on December 12, 2019 where I have been residing for over 3 years serving my country. I have limited time to serve as an officer because I am 55-year old who will be retiring from the force with no retirement benefits the fact I am a volunteer. I have a plan to construct a house in which my perdan hasn't permitted me to implement my plan. When I am giving the opportunity to receive this unconditional cash transfer from GiveDirectly I will make my dream come true thereby constructing a house for myself with 75% of the amount to be received if I am eligible. The balance 25% of the amount will be used for payment of my children school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy mostly in the evening hours when there can always be a little cash to eat for the day . At this time in the evening, I always have a little time to rest because of the reduction in movement of vehicles and motorcycles at the checkpoint where I am assigned as a volunteer for Liberia Drug Enforcer Officer (LDEA).
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being a volunteer for drug enforcer officer since 2008 with no salary is a difficult situation. I am not on salary, but depends on gate drop ( little cash given us by drivers or motobibe ridder ) to sustain my family and I. My inability to take care of my family financially and to build a house for us at my present age now is my challenge.
