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Esther
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
56
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($247 USD)
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?
I have sponsor my son in school and he had graduated from school successful. My new goal is to build my house near the city.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly knows hiw to give people money to help them improve their lives. I am so greatful that my son has finished school because of their help.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought one bundle of zinc and two bags of cement with my last transfer
 
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access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"Upon receiving this cash transfer, I plan to build a house in Kileapoe Kanweaken for my children".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"At the arrival of GiveDirectly in the town and with the good news I heard, I got happy, joyful and excited that with their support I will be able to solve some of my many problems in life."
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My biggest challenge is money. I spouse isn't working anymore to generate income and myself doesn't have any job. Currently, the entire family depends only on crops from the farm to sell at the market and earn money to maintain the family".