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Deco
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
35
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($280 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?
Previously I was a farmer but with the help of Give Directly my new goal is to do business to empower my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly do well by completely changing our lives in the positive ways. All Give Directly did is good and nothing bad.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer was spend on the business materials I want to sell which has to do with the rainboots and raincoat.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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?
After I received the transfer from GiveDirectly, I decided to buy one male goat for cattle raising. Then I also though on investing into my old goal, that is to buy three bundle of zinc, so I can build my new house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly can help people financially, so that they can be able to live good life, by building house, and to also provide food for their family. GiveDirectly don't take water or anything from people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I withdraw my money from my mobile account, I bought three bundle of zinc to build my new house, then I used the balance money to buy one male goat for cattle raising.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($285 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy, because I have never bought zinc on my own before until Give Directly send me the cash transfer. I intend starting my building project after receiving the next transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Never bought zinc in my life before until Give Directly send me the cash transfer. Pray that more comes to start my project. Thanks to Give Directly for the assistance.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Bought two bundles of zinc for my project am intending to start when I receive the next transfer.
 
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Transportation has been our major challenge in this community. Therefore, intend to buy Motor bike with this money upon receiving it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I was really happy when my wife gave birth to our only son last month. Because since we get married, he is our first child.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The major challenge my family currently face is transportation. We find it very difficult to transport our farm products from the farm to the market. Our town is not easily reachable by cars. The transportation is from here to the market is too expensive that we can't afford.