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 a new goal that I never had before receiving this transfer this money new goal is to build a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly had improved my life by receiving a cash that l had never handle in my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent money was spend on zinc
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($246 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Yes, I have a new goal that I never had before, the first thing that ever register in my mind upon receiving the transfer is build a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
First and foremost, I just want to appreciate the Almighty God for this noble organization call GiveDirectly for her humanitarian assistance to the people of Liberia and the world at large, GD had made me look like a human that I never expected.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my most recent money on zinc.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($232 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was working in my tailoring shop, when I saw this massage on my phone saying I have received money from GiveDirectly, I was happy and I being to tell God thank you for GiveDirectly, at the same time I started planning what to do with my money in my heart.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Since I started receiving money from GiveDirectly, my life is getting better, because when they are counting land owner, I will be among the number. Before things were not going the way I wanted it and this land issue was my biggest worry.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I withdraw my money from my mobile account I bought two lot of land to start my building project, then I also bought some tailoring materials to improve my existing business.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I am a high school graduate. Upon completion, I was unfortunate to have found a job. Currently, I am one of the best tailor within the landscape of the town. When I receive the cash transfer, I plan to buy more tailoring machines and open a tailoring school to help children in my community."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"In the las six months, my spouse and I have experienced good health makes me happy. And with the good news that GiveDirectly is giving us cash, brings me the greatest happiness."
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My greatest challenge is the lack of customers bring clothe to tailored. During the beginning of the year, it's difficult to have people seweing clothes. Due to this challenge, it's hard to generate the needed to funds to support my family."
