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Varney
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Country:
liberia
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Occupation:
Other
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Age:
55
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Liberia Large Transfer
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($300 USD)
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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 planned to do a big business and since I got this money now, I want to actualize my business plan
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirect did pretty well for us and we should appreciate their kind gesture
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought goods and others items for the business
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($298 USD)
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almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Yes, I have new goals since I received my second transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly can do good, they giving our money directly to us
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm planning on improving my small house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($274 USD)
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almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received my cash transfer on my phone because it was kind of strange to me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
To improve my business and improve my charcoal production business that will enable me to help with the construction of my house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I paid my children school fees and bought food and items to improved my charcoal business
Enrolled
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3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm currently burning coal to survive and when i get my transfer, I will extend the business by building my own warehouse.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I was selected as the Assistant pastor in my church
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Right now, my roof is leaking and I don't have money to fix it.
