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 ($278 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy some building materials to start my house project, I also used some to buy mattress, chairs and other furnitures for my room, I bought food for my family and the balance is being saved for any expenses from the house project.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by explaining in details about the program and how they were going to help us with the transfers.I also noticed their patience and respect given to us through out the program, I haven't noticed anything that GiveDirectly is not doing well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
From the beginning of the program, my goal was to help my grandson to register in school because his mother was financially challenge, through the help from this program, I was able to achieved that goal and I'm happy about it. My new goal is to rebuild my house and make it beautiful and comfortable for myself and my grandchildren.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought construction materials with this my current money
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I like the way GD work with us
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My name is Miatta Konah from Gomai Town Dowein District Bomi County. My plan is to renovate my house and pay my children school fees.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($297 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money is still in savings right now but I will use it eventually when I am ready. I will buy more zinc to complete the roofing process of my house; I will increase the business that I am doing and also will send my grandson to school.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly is doing well by talking to us kindly even though they are helping us. They also give us the opportunity to make our own decisions with the transfer. I have not yet identified any thing bad about GiveDirectly.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Yes I have new goals; I want to buy more zinc to complete the roofing of my house and also buy more goods for my business inorder to improve it. I also want to help my grandson to start school this school year and I know with GiveDirectly transfer, I can do those things.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my transfer for the treatment of my daughter, bought two bundles of zinc, two parks of zinc nails and three bags of rice. I been working hard on my cassava farm just to get some money for my daughter's treatment but could not afford the actual amount needed for her treatment. I am so happy that Givedrectly has helped me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
This money has help me with my daughter's treatment, bought zinc and other materials for the renovation of my house. Life was not that difficult for me but I was hustling just to get my daily bread. When I receive my balance money from Givedrectly, I will buy all other materials needed for the renovation of my house and pay my grand children school fees. I am happy and want to thanks Givedrectly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I am Miatta Konah from Gomia Town, Bomi County, Liberia. I was so excited when I receive the transfer money from Givedrectly. My daughter had been sick for the past three months and I didn't have money to take her to hospital for treatment. Upon receiving transfer money from Givedrectly, I was so happy because I have money for my daughter's treatment.
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access_time 3 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
She said her children and grand children are not in school and this her house is not in good condition anymore because of lack of money, these are her challenges according to her.
What is the happiest part of your day?
She said absolutely nothing has brought her joy or happiness for the past 6 months due to the scarcity of money and job.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The recipient says if she receive this cash, she will carry on rehabilitation on her house and send her children and Grand children back to school to achieve quality education.
