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?
No.I was building my own house before GiveDirectly came. The house wasn't completed due to financial difficulties. When I received my transfer from GiveDirectly I decided to hurriedly complete my house and move in to it. This life changing opportunity has made a great impact in our lives.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
To be sincere,this is my first time seeing such unique international NGO. GiveDirectly have put our hopes alive by giving us unconditional cash.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my recent transfer on building materials and food. I also used my remaining transfer to start a new business starting a new business that will sustain my family basic needs. Our appreciation to GiveDirectly is endless.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($296 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?
No, I have always desire to build my own house and this has been my goal and improve my business. I am doing business and also involved with farming activities that could help me achieve my goals.
Receiving this money only help me to achieve part of my goals quickly. I was not distracted from the goals set before receiving the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly does very well with the transfer. They promise and fulfilled their promises which is another form of empowerment to help citizens achieved their goal.
For example: people who want to go to school and do business. Givedirectly is helping them to actualize their dreams.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
As I said in my previous statement, I used my transfer to achieve part of my goals. I bought two bundles of zinc to start my construction process. I also used the rest of my transfer to improve my business by purchasing additional items or goods.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($271 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
"I felt very fine when I saw the money on my phone.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
"The biggest difference in my life is the change this money has brought in my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
"I paid my children school fees and bought land to build my house in Mandehs Town. I'm staying with a friend right now so building a new house is my priority right now.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If am qualified to received this money i will make business and support my children in school. Secondly am going to complete my building project which am carrying on in Monrovia but no money now so i puss it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
For the past six months not had ever brought joy or happiness to me because i worry every day about money. My sister died and left three children am helping with their business and my mother is sick too.
The only the that brought joy to me yesterday was about the money that givedirectly is about to give us.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenges am facing right now is money problem, if i do not make cassave farm to fix fufu i do not get money so my great challenge now is money
