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Julie
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Casual labor
faceAge:
24
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have always dreamed of building my own house and establishing my retail business. Therefore, when I received my previous transfer, I started my house project. I will use portion of my recent transfer to complete my building project by purchasing few more bundles of zinc. The balance money will be used to set up my retail business. A very big thanks to the entire team at GD for helping transform my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
All that GD has done thus far has being just and timely. It amazes me more often to see an Organization like GiveDirectly. I am so blessed to be part of this life changing opportunity. May God bless all those involved in putting smiles on our faces.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I needed money to complete my house project and also begin my retail business. Therefore, portion of my recent transfer will be used to buy few bundles of zinc to roof my house. The remaining portion of my transfer will be used to buy goods and start my business. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for impacting my life positively.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($246 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?
My greatest desire is to move into my own house. Therefore, when I received my previous transfers, I started my building project. Nevertheless, I will complete my house project by purchasing few more bags of cement. The cement will be used to plaster the walls of my house and put a concrete floor within the entire house as well. A big thanks to the entire team at GD for helping transform my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
All that GiveDirectly has done so far is just and timely. It surprises me most often to see an Organization like GiveDirectly that gives out huge amount of money as goodwill. I am so blessed to be a part of this unique program.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have been pondering on how to raise enough money to complete my house project. Hence, when I received my recent transfer, a huge portion was used to purchase few bags of cement. The cement will be used to plaster the entire house and put a concrete floor within the house. It is so amazing to see how much my dreams have come close to reality with GiveDirectly financial support.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($234 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The first time I received my transfer I was so excited. I was on my way to the farm to do some farming activities. while on my way I overheard a huge noise from the order side of the town. I was wondering what was going on there not knowing that was givedirectly transfer that has hit the town. I quickly ran to the network area to check out mine. when I got there I received my massage from givedirectly. I started dancing and singing. Because I been living in this old house no money to buy zinc. when the rain falls all of my clothes get wet. I don't have a mattress to even sleep on. with this transfer I will be able to have them all. I'm a single woman in this town that don't have a man to help me. I'm grateful to givedirectly.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference now in my life is that I'm about to have a house with zinc. my children are in school, our daily meal has improved a bit. moreover, the people in my town live all have changed because of this transfer. the town has changed now everyone is built new houses with zinc.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer will be used to build a house for me and my family. I will also pay my children's tuition and buy them some schools material. I'm even thinking about buying the first bundle of zinc, while I'm awaiting the next transfer. I also bought some provisions for the house. I bought a music player for myself, I also bought myself a pair of slappers and a few provisions for my room. I also bought one mattress and fold mat.
 
Enrolled
access_time 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I started building a house since last year, but I have not completed it due to lack of finance. When I received my transfer from GiveDirectly, I will use portion of it to buy zinc and other materials so that I can complete my house, I will also use portion of it to send my children to school and invest in a business with the remaining one, it will serve as a source of income generation to cater to my household needs".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"In the last 6 months, I was able to have started building a house, it makes me happy because this has been my dream".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"The major challenge I am currently facing is lack of finance. My former husband and I had a farm which was helping us greatly, but due to some misunderstanding, we separated in 2019. Since then things has been very difficult for I and my children because I am not working and he is not supporting the children".