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 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am Hawa Kamara from Plunkor town, Bomi county Liberia. I decided to build my house since I started receiving cash transfer Givedirectly and have bought most of the materials needed to start construction of my house soon.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly is the reason I am about to build my own house due to the cash transfer send to my mobile account monthly. I am very excited and want to extend thanks and appreciation to Givedirectly. I have not heard of anything that Givedirectly didn't do well in this village. May the almighty God bless this organization for thinking of the needed.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Upon cashing out my money, I bought planks, food and paid workmanship to those who are contracted to build my house.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 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?
I have been planning on building a house for myself before receiving the transfer, and now that I have received transfer I started my building project.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zinc to roof my house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 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?
I goal is to build my own house and start business to help myself and my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedrectly is transferring money to everyone in this village. They are improving our lives through the cash transfer program. I am very happy and want to extend thanks and appreciation to Givedrectly, and those that have contributed to this great help . All is well, and Givedrectly is doing more than well for the residents of this village. We are grateful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Upon cashing out my money, I bought two bundles of zinc, a cartoon of zinc nail and bought sticks to start building my house. I save the balance money to start business.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This recipient said if she received this cash, she will invest this money into sustainable business to have her family improve and have herself back to school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
She said her fiance promise to send her back to school if he sells his coal, that's the only thing that brought happiness and joy to her for the past 6 months.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
She said there are many challenges, but the main one is the lack of money to get back to school.
