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Yonda
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
41
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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4th 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?
My previous goal has been to buy a piece of land in Buchanan for my family and I, that which we achieved by God's grace. My new plan is to renevate the house I currently live in.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is an organization of high integrity, they have exemplified that over the period of time. I'm grateful to God for such an amazing Organization that have lifted our lives out of the dust.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer was spent on building materials like zinc, cement and sand to renevate my house. The remaining portion was spent on food for my family.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have been wanting to build a new house and plaster the old house I'm living in. Therefore, sending my children to a better school to achieve a quality education for a better future had been one of my plans, but unfortunately for me, I have not been able because of my financial status. The current house that I am living in is in a deplorable condition and my kids are out of school also. My family and I have been experiencing so much difficulties because of these conditions of our livelihood. Fortunately for me, I was enrolled on this GiveDirectly unconditional cash transfer program as a beneficiary. When I received my first transferred from Givedirectly, I was so much happy until I couldn't control my happiness. The opportunity to achieve my goals and securing a better future for my children by educating them and building a new house and also renovating my old house I believe it is in my hands now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly have done extremely well by helping me with such amount of money to help myself and my family. I have closely observed GiveDirectly workers on how they have conducted themselves during the enrolment process and determining their eligibility. Every households were wholly reached by GiveDirectly workers in my town. Due to this reason, I don't really think that there is something that is not done well by GiveDirectly. I am very much happy with lot of smile on my face and the faces of my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought nothing with my recent transfer because my husband is very busy. There is no time for him. I have decided to wait for my husband to be less busy before we plan on how to start our house project with the transfer received from GiveDirectly.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I intend keeping my remaining transfers so that I can be able to build a very big and decent house for my children and I comfort.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is a very good and transparent NGO, they are a people of integrity and I love them for that. What I don't like about them is they are too selfish, they even drink water from us not to talk of offering them fruits from our farm. That attitude of them really gets to me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My transfers will be spent on my building project. My children and I have squeezed ourselves too long in a very small house, thank God for Give Directly.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
"I was very happy because I have been worrying about my children school fees and this money is a great help to us. I was not able to pay my children school fees because of poverty ".
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is relaxation because worry had been killing me slowly but now ,joy has taken over me and my family life. Thank you GiveDirectly".
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I've paid my children school fees and keeping the rest to add it up to buy a land in Cesto. And to do something bigger".
 
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I do not have enough money to sent my children to school, if I get this money from Give Directly, I will use it to sent my children to school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Nothing has ever brought joy and happiness to my life as compare to hearing this good news that Give Directly has come to help my family with money so that we can improve our living condition.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am not satisfy with my family and I current living condition. My biggest problem is how to earn enough money to take care of my family.