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Richard
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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 was really struggling with my business,fishery.Many times I faced difficulties while at sea,upon receiving my fourth transfer,I decided buying new net and zinc for my new house project.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my mind, Givedirectly is doing exceptionally well for us the poor citizens
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent all on improving my business and also building new house
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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?
Sending my children to school and feeding the home has been very challenging for me,I struggled with sending them to school,as a result,our house has been leaking for some time now.Upon getting my third transfer,I thought to focus on building new house and sending my children to school which am doing presently.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has done nothing bad,I consider Givedirectly as heaven sent
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent all of my third transfer on educating my children and building us a new house.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Since I receive this money from GiveDirectly my new goal is to change my house roof to zinc. I was also doing business before but it broke down so I want to reopen my business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing well because from the time i was born I have never received this amount of money from anyone, it is just in this year I am receiving this money from GiveDirectly I am saying they are doing well. For me I have not noticed any bad side of GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My wife is sick so I am planning to send this recent transfer to her for medical bills and food.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($283 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I'm feeling so excited of receiving my first GD payment because in my entire life I've gotten money of such donation from anyone or organization and the donation is going to change my house hold lives. Before GD came, I have being producing canoe for sale and fishing on the sea. This is my house hold's only source of income. So with the presence of GD in my family's lives, I intending to open business that will serve as an additional source of income and to build a house that will be roofed with a color iron zinc. These will be the major life time development and a dream comes through in my family lives.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
"The biggest changes in the lives of my house hold are our dream of starting business and building our own house with iron color roof will soon be achieved. As the head of my house hold, I strongly feel our dream is about to be accomplished through GD. With the establishment of business, I will sit to manage it as I'm aging and I will not continue the hard work like canoe production and native fishing. And I will be able to support my family. The building of house with color iron zinc will also introduce better living standard, relaxation and comfort for my family. Truely, I can say Give Directly is making life less stressful for my family and me."
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Currently, I have not spent any cent of my transfer because I'm waiting on my wife to report the amount to her. She has travelled to Monrovia for family purpose and she's expected soon. When she comes, we both will start to implement our plan. But the transfer will be sent on business or house materials as it's our family priority.
 
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Living with a very low income is one of the worst situation anyone can imagine. When I get this money, it wil serve as an opportunity for me to send my children to school and be able to take care of my own responsibilities that others are taken care of for me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
All of my life I have always wanted to take care of my children myself but due to poverty I'm unable to do that. Watching my children returning to their village to say hi to me is the greatest joy I have experienced.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As a family head, on a daily basis I need to provide for my family. I have been unable to do that for years now due to the lack of money.