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Elisa
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
27
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($279 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?
My new goals after receiving the cash transfer is to build a house with zinc roof, and continue supporting my children in school.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly has done extremely well for us by giving us unconditional cash to assist us change our lives, and there is nothing wrong that I have seen them doing. Thanks for everything you all have done for us.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on buying one and the half bundle of zinc for our house project, paid three of our children tuitions, and bought food for my household. Thanks to Give Directly for the assistance given us.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($275 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?
My new goal is to build my house and support my kids in school.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly does everything well when it comes giving money to help the poor. so far I have not seen anything Givedirectly is not doing well. Maybe something in the future.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zinc and paid half of my kids fees. I also gave my mother in Law some money since I am living in her house with my family.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($264 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was around 9am in the morning. When I went to check my phone as usually to where we can get our network. There was a message confirming that I have received money from GiveDirectly. I felt so happy because I have never received such amount of money before in clear blue sky with out working. I immediately inform my husband and other members of our village and we celebrated with joy. It was one of the best morning we have ever had as family. My fists and important thing was to go pay my children school fees. This was always my wish. I went to withdrew the money and plan with my family the next day.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have paid school fees for my four (4) children in primary and secondary school. This was the biggest challenge that I had. My children used to be sent home and this was so stressful. I had no extra money to pay school fees. I depend on small scale farming and causal jobs in the village. Because of the recurring basic needs I was not able to save any all money for the school feel. Their performance were being affected. They were very demoralized. When I received the transfer from GiveDirectly I felt so happy. I paid all the balances and my children were able to go back to school. I have peace of mind to do other things at home. I no longer stress up like before. GiveDirectly has changed our living standards. We are able go educate our children and make them happy. I am so grateful for the support.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Spent half of the money to pay school fees for my four (4) children in various primary and secondary school.This was one of my main focus because my children used to be sent home and this was so demoralizing and stressfu for mel. Currently they are studying well because I have paid their School fees. I used some of the amount to buy two (2) bundles of zinc planning on building a new house. The rest of the money I bought food.
 
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access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"If I get this money I will build a new house for my family and I because the one we are in right now isn't comfortable,And would like to start a small business to help support my family and use the balance to send my children to school so they can get a quality education for tomorrow."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"Nothing has make me happy for the past year, But because of Givedirectly at the moment am one of the happiest person "
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My current hardship is financial constraints, Because of money some of my children are not in school due to my hardship "