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?
My previous goal remains, which is my building project. I want to complete my house project first before thinking about anything else.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly has done so much for my family and I. Seeing my dream becoming a reality today is all because of them, I'm so much grateful to God for such an amazing Organization. God bless GD.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer was spent on additional building materials like zinc, nail, planks, sticks etc. I also used potion of the money to pay my workers and bought food to feed them and my household as well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($280 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. It have long been my dream of building a new house but couldn't afford due to lack of money. I and my family been living in a deplorable tarch house house for years. This GiveDirectly program is great help for me and my family. Hopefully,I'm going to use my transfer to send my children to school and build a modern house with zinc and inside bathroom.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly have no fault. They have done good by giving me money to build my house and send my children to school. Thank you so much GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy one bundle of zinc and zinc nails. I paid my children school fees and bought food for my home. I also paid contractors to cut sticks for my house project. I also saved fourteen thousands Liberian Dollars ($14,000).
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?
I was so very happy and being to dance celebrating because my plan is coming to reality. I purchased building materials to build new house for the betterment of my children future and also purchased food and paid children school fees. Not with standing l want to express my thanks and appreciation to GiveDirectly for the intervention into my life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My children are all.in school and my project is ongoing
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Building materials, school fees and food for the so purpose my construction process and my family wellbeing.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I receive the money, I will build a new house and establish a big business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When my little daughter give birth in August I was so happy, because her condition was very bad and I expected the worst by then.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
At my age living in my father's house is a shame, I wish to get myself a better shelter.
