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Felecia
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
23
workCampaign
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?
The new goal I have set before receiving this transfer is to start building new house. I was able to saved some of my past transfer in my momo account and I want to add the current transfer to start building my house. I am currently living in my parent house in this village. My dreamed has been to build my own house and relocate . Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support . I believe that with my cash tranfer from Givedirectly, my dreamed to build my own house in this village will soon come to pass.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion , Givedirectly has helped empowered the everyone financially. Through Givedirectly cash support, many recipients who couldnot afford money to build new houses are now building houses. Givedirectly style of work is very fair and the staffs of Givedirectly do not accept gifts from community dwellers. Thanks to Givedirectly for the unique cash support. There is nothing in Givedirectly system of work that needs improvement.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer to pay power saw operator to start sawing 78 pieces of planks for my house. I want to build two bed rooms house with concrete cement and bathroom inside. Thanks to Givedirectly for empowering me financially. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, my planned to live in a decent house in this village will soon come to pass.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($286 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 first transfer was use for my school fees.I was out of school because of financial difficulties.My Second transfer was use for cement to plastic my house.I have developed a new goal. My new goal is now to buy my matress, floor mat and print to have a decent sleeping place. I am happy because I am now in school.Thanks to Givedirectly for making me to go back to school.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am grateful for the future empowerment Givedirectly bought in my household. Giving me money free of charge to sustain my family is an happiness in my household. Givedirectly selection process was fairly done Thanks for everything. My life is better than then before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer from Givedirectly, I was able to buy matress, print, bedding and floor mat for my room. I was Surprised to received such assistance from Givedirectly because I been suffering no one to help me with my education and my husband is not working neither generating enough money from farming.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($297 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 goal is to move to the city to aquire quality education. I'm a eight grade student of the yarpah town public school. I planned of starting my own business with the money i received from Givedirectly. I also want to bring my mother home to stay with me until she get well.my mother's sickness has brought total delay and also cost me some setback especially in my schooling. My brothers are not doing any good job non business that can help to support our family. The profit i will generate from the beginning that i to do, will be used to buy a land in the city and build a house for my family and I.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has done so much good things for me. They provide for my mother hospital bills and also paid my school fees. Givedirectly is really doing well. From the beginning of this program up to present they haven't change anything. Their polite manners and tender voices inspire me a lot. The only request i have for Givedirectly is, they should please open at least one mobile money center in yarpah town for us. With that, we won't be paying much transportation then our money won't be reduce.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Some of my transfer was used to pay my mother's hospital bills. I pay my school fees and bought food for my mother and brothers. The balance money is in saving. By the grace of God l'm waiting to receive my last two transfers so i can start my dry goods business. Givedirectly has been a great to me.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($260 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at the river side when I received the payment massage on my phone. I can't read so I ran to the town and give my phone to my brother to check in it .I was happy because I've been mocked among friends and family always. With this help from Givedirectly, my life have started changing in my village.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Since I started receiving payment from Givedirectly, I been feeling happy almost every day because my life today is different and better than before. I am one of the happiest women in my community since I received my first transfer. because I am now able to pay my school fees and get my school materials. Something that was not possible few months ago. ⁰
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my recent transfer on my school registration and materials like books for education and uniform. I been facing financial difficulties. To pay my school fees and get my school materials like school shoes and books was a challenge. After I received my money I was able to buy all of my school materials. Now, I can go to school with out any worry .
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive the transfer, I will go back to school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
What makes me happy is that I have peace with other members of my family and friends.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My major challenge is the lack of money to go back to school.