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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD
access_time over 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The new goal I have set on mind for this transfer is to buy planks for my house I am planning to build. My current house is now old. I used my previous transfers to buy four bundles of Zincs and assorted zinc nails. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. I believe that with my transfer, my suffering will soon be over.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,Givedirectly actually did well for us in this village. Through Givedirectly cash support, many recipients who couldnot afford money to build new zinc houses are now building decent houses. Givedirectly is one of the best organizations in Liberia for now. Givedirectly staffs do not accept gifts from community members. Thanks to Givedirectly for the unique program. There is no system in GiveDirectly that needs improvement.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy 100pieces of planks to start building my new house. I want to build decent four bed rooms house in this village inorder to relocate from my old thacth house. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. It is through Givedirectly that I am now empowered financially to start building zinc house.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD
access_time almost 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The newest plan that I have now is to complete my house. I have been living in hard poverty with my family for years. I was not able to even build a zinc house. since give directly came into my village I'm now about to have a zinc house in my village. I also have two children that are not been in school because of their low income. I just bought my last zinc and nails with some provisions for the house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing a great thing for me and my family. with this transfer, I'm able now to have a very decent house. I'm very grateful for this opportunity that givedirectly gives me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
A huge of my transfer was spent on my house and my children. I also paid my children's tuition for this academic year and bought them some school materials. I also paid some gentlemen to complete my house project. I bought two bundles of zinc and a few packs for roofing.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD
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?
Many thanks to Givedirectly for their support. Before than, my plan was to build another house in my village, because the house I'm living in right now has leakage all over roof. But I never had money to accomplish my plan. I am a farmer and my income was very low to accomplish my plan. But I'm so thankful to GiveDirectly for making my dream come to passed. Because with the support from givedirectly I'm now building another house in my village. Many thanks to Givedirectly for their support.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion givedirectly did very well in my life and that of our village. Givedirectly has changed our entire village with so many new houses. Givedirectly was able to enrolled our entire village. We're so happy for givedirectly .
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm planning to buy three (3) bundle of iron sheets to build my own house in my village. I bought enough foodstuff for my family. The rest of the money I was able to pay the workmanship to start my building project.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($233 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was cooking my children food in the afternoon hour when I received my transfer from GiveDirectly. I was excited because since my husband abundant me and the children, i been suffering with the care taking of my children especially paying children school fees, buying food and even paying hospital bills. Thank God that my life is improving.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was struggling with finances to improved my life before I encountered with GiveDirectly. i used to work for people some days before getting my children daily meal. Since i received my transfer, my life is improving small small. Thanks that I am part of the program.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer, i bought two bundles of Zinc and bought one matress for my children and I to have a comfortable sleeping place and paid my children school fees with my transfer. Since three years, i been sleeping on a flat matress and never had descent look until GiveDirectly came into my life.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I plan to build my house with my transfer and to do business so that I can support my children's education. My husband and I are farmers but we do not produce much to be able to save money to build a house and to do business. That's why I praying for this money so that it can improve our livelihood.
What is the happiest part of your day?
To wake up everyday with life and seeing my children is the only thing which has brought me joy over the months. However, today is a day which has brought joy to me because of Givedirectly. I believe that all of my prayers are answered.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My main challenge now is money. I don't have a good place to sleep most especially when it rains and I can't afford to buy books, uniform, bag, and other things which my children need for school. So doing business now with my transfer is my only hope.
