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Pual
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Shopkeeper
faceAge:
44
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 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 renovate my house. Since I built this house, I have not been able to improve it to an appreciable standard. So I am very happy for GiveDirectly putting me into their program. Because of this program I have bought enough building materials to begin the renovation of this my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
This organisation has done so much for us. I could not have done this on my own. Earning money daily is very difficult. I work with Cestos city cooperation. But my salary is too little to achieve what I have now. Because of GiveDirectly cash transfer program, I am now potent enough to be able to renovate my house. However, for things done unwell by GD I am not aware of any unwell things. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for this helped.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought five bags of cement and eight pieces of steel rod to begin the renovation of my house. Truly, renovating my house has been my top plan. But due to the lack of money, I have not been able. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for receiving such a plenty money. It has given me the hand to be able to achieve my long awaited plan.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($246 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?
The house that I am staying in previously is almost falling to the ground. Due to the lack of money, I have not been able to renovate it or even build a new house. The only thing that I have been planning to do when I started to receive the transfers from GiveDirectly is to transform my recent house that I am staying in from sticks house to concrete building. Therefore due to this reason, when I received my recent transfer from Givedirectly, I decided to purchase enough of cement to start with the elevation of my house. Secondly, I also used the other portion of the money to purchase zinc for the roofing. I am so much happy and thankful for this money from Givedirectly because I have not been able to earn such amount of money to achieve my dreams.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly have done so much for me. Through it's unconditional cash transfer for poor people, I am a beneficiary and I am building a new house for my comfort. Therefore, GiveDirectly have also done so much well by reaching out to every deserving households in my town during the enrolment process and determining their eligibility. I just want to extend my thanks and appreciation to GiveDirectly for everything they have done for me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am so grateful to GiveDirectly for everything. Through the financial help from GiveDirectly I have been able to see a better future in myself because I am building myself a new concrete building. The house that I am staying in recently is almost falling to the ground. I have not been able to change the thatch roof over it to iron sheets because I have no money. Therefore due to this reason, when I received my recent transfer from Givedirectly, I decided to purchase enough of cement to add up to the previous one when I received my previous transfers to start with the elevation of my house. Secondly, I also used the other portion of the money to purchase another zinc for the roofing. I am so much happy and thankful for this money from Givedirectly because I have not been able to earn such amount of money to achieve my dreams
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($248 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?
There have been nothing different that I have ever thought about with the exception of building a for my family and I to stay in. Due to the difficulties poverty have placed on my life, I have not been able to achieve my dreams. Through the unconditional transfer from Givedirectly, I have been able to see my dreams coming to reality. I have decided to spend my transfer on my house project because I have been finding it very difficult to generate such money to make my dreams come to reality. Through the transfer from Givedirectly, I will be able to have a better house to stay in the future.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well by making me to buy building materials. Through GiveDirectly, I have been to achieve my dream which was to build a house of my own for my family and I to stay. Even those that could not afford to build houses on their own because of poverty are now building houses that will accommodate their families even including me. GiveDirectly have done very much well by showing how fair enough they are during the enrolment process and determining who is eligible to be placed on the program.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer, I was able to buy 15 bags of cement which cost me $120.00USD. The remaining portion of the transfer I split it up into two portions. I was able to buy 6 pieces of steel rods for the casting of the concrete materials. The last portion of it, I used it to buy bricks for the erection of the walls of my house. I am so happy for the improvement in my life right now because I could not have been able to do anything like this without the help of GiveDirectly. I am so much grateful for the help from GiveDirectly because it has made me to have a better future.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($236 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I never even thought about it my brother, but fortunately for me I saw people celebrating and dancing in town for their mobile money message on their phone. And I move in to my room for my phone to verify and all so saw my message also. I was so happy and started dancing all around the town celebrating for my progress and prosperity. I just want to exstand my appreciation to all members of Give Directly for the kindness to was me and my family. I actually had a plan of building a house for me and my family but things begin so difficult for me. But not withstanding on the very next day I when Grand Bassa to purchased more new items for my building project. Awaiting respond for my next payment to begin my building project. All of my money was actually spend on building materials.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference right now in my life, is that I for see my plan coming to reality bit by bit. I saying this to saying GiveDirectly is one of the best NGOs ever in my life that I will never forget about. Because they are doing everything humanly possible to improved and rebuild our brokers life from one level to a biggest level. My high level of appreciation again to GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
As I said in the past, all of my four payments going to us my building materials. I just doing this for the betterment of my family wellbeing. Again want to exstand my appreciation to Give Directly for the kindness to was me. God will continue to increase and blessed the entire family. GiveDirectly is really doing everything humanly possible to improved and rebuild our brokers life in every Communities around here. Again thank you GiveDirectly!!!
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"When I am qualify for the transfer I want to build my house, because where I am is not okay. If the money is sufficient I will buy a motorcycle to get into business".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"Whenever I see the light of life, I feel so excited because it is life that brings happiness. Being in Sunday service brought me a lot of joy".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"The challenge that I am facing right now is the unavailability of jobs that could empower us to earn money for our wellbeing. Everyday I cut palm and crushed rocks to get food".