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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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm a high school dropped out since the death of my father. Life wasn't easy for I and my siblings, I have been doing little business in this village and also been into farming at a younger age just to survive. I end up getting into relationship sooner, which cause me to lost focus about my education. My most recent transfer help us to pay workers to cut sticks, and we also bought zinc to build our new house because our house broke down last month.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my life I haven't see an organisation to share money like Givedirectly in Liberia. They do their work excellently with no discrimination. I will appreciate if Givedirectly can help other villages and town they left out.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Since I wasn't fortunate to acquire education sooner I want to relocate to the city to continue my education.
In the next few years I'm hoping to complete high school and further my study in university. I believe with this achievement it will motivate others to do the same.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The first transfer I received from GiveDirectly was used to purchase three bundles of zinc. I Will use the recent transfer to purchase additional budles of zinc to start my building project and the balance to buy gasoline for the machine to saw the planks for roofing.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I haven't seen anything bad they do or may need to improve on. On the other hand, some things I noticed GiveDirectly do well are; since they started visiting our town, we are always informed of the next processes or steps in the program that they intend to make until the cash transfer became a reality.They also make follow up on us, making sure to solve some problems and that our cash is spent wisely.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have always wanted a better living conditon for my family and me. Therefore, In the coming years I want to complete my house renovation project and be able to invest more in farming so as to save enough money for my children's school fees.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My challenge now is building a house of my own as my spouse and i stay in his parents' house which has only two rooms of which we have one while my inlaws have the other therefore, i dont easily host guests and other family members as there's no space for any addition to the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am so happy that i have gotten the remedy to my cocoa farm, as they were dying and i didn't know what to do until i earned that i had to use a particular chemical and i did now, they are coming on fine.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan for the cash is to build a house because having a house of my own will earn me some privacy with my family and i.
