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Alfred
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
52
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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?
My goal was to build a good and better home for my pigs.I never had the opportunity to do so.for that reason my pigs were all over the village spoiling the villagers property,eating their plants.complains was coming from all around that my pigs are destroyer. I was thinking of how to solve the problem when I heard the news that GD organization has come to give us money.Now my pigs are in their home,there is no complains again.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did well by making me to build my pig pan,and increasing my business.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My spend my recent transfer on increasing my business .
 
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?
My plan was to do business, and I really been wishing to get money to begin a very good business. As I for see things doing business in Rivercess County is better then working, because business pay alots and from the business I will be able to do many others things like paying my children school fees on time, getting food for my children on time and a will even help me build a house for my family, just for their wellbeing. I going to put all of my four payments into dry goods materials for the so purpose and betterment of my children future. Many thanks and appreciation to GiveDirectly for the intervention into my family wellbeing.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is really doing very well for me and my family wellbeing. I see nothing wrong with their work done in our Communities.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
All of my payments was spend on purchasing dry goods materials, just for the so purpose business.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($300 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. I don't have any new goals before receiving my transfer. I started building a house some time ago. I couldn't complete that project because I didn't have enough money. Life has been a bit difficult. I have been hoping to raise money but couldn't raise the full amout that I needed. Thankfully, GiveDirectly came to my town with this cash transfer. This golden opportunity that will change our lives for the best.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly does not do anything unwell. It has improved our lives. I'm grateful fo this opportunity. That the employees don't accept gifts of goodwill from us villagers, I think that makes us feel a bit bad. They are doing extremely well for us and in our weak way we try to appreciate them but they refuse our offers.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm so grateful to God. GiveDirectly have put smiles on many faces in our country. This is wonderful. Life have been a bit difficult. I'm so thankful for this amazing opportunity. My family life will improve for the best. I started building my house but couldn't complete due to insufficient funds. I used my transfer to pay contractors to complete my house. I also bought some other building materials and zinc.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money was one of the best moments of my life. I was so excited. Our house has spoiled. I started building a new one but that project has been at a standstill due to lack of money. I used to make business and it collapse. I decided to do farming in order to be able to feed my family.I couldn't complete my house and also maintain my business. I was heartbroken. I was happy when I received the money because I knew that my life will now get better. I'm thankful that I got enrolled on the GiveDirectly program. My children will now eat on time and our future will be better.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that unlike before, my family will be able to eat healthy and on time. I'm so excited for this opportunity. Also after receiving the transfers I will be able to cater to my family needs. Our lives will improve for the better. Im grateful to God for this.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Our house has spoiled and my business collapse.Though I haven't withdrawn the money, my first priority is to build a new house. I also want to start a new business. Things got difficult some time ago when my business collapse. I decided to do farming inorder to sustain my family. Getting enrolled on the GiveDirectly program is an opportunity that I'm so thankful for. I was astonished when I received the money. Hopefully after receiving all the transfers our lives will improve. We will live in a new and better house. I will also start my business and be able to cater to my family needs.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm going to complete my new building and pay my children school fees when I get my transfer from Givedirectly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
God has been faithful to me over the past month and is faithfulness has always brought me joy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My challenge now is difficulty in saving from my business. This business covers my family's expenditures and there's not much left to save after deducting said expenditures. This has stalled the growth of my business.