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Dorcus
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
33
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD
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?
My first and second money was spend for two bundles of zinc,nails with part of the transfer and save the balance money.The third money was used to established a new business to take care of my family and my project. With the last transfer, i was able to buy additional business and save the balance money for my children school fees payment. Thanks to givedirectly for the money. My life is now better.Getting my children back to school with no stress in paying school fees is the happiest part of my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well because, my life was never improved until givedirectly came in to my life and give me money which have changed my life. I appreciate Givedirectly for everything. All the steps went well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the money i received from givedirectly, i was able to buy additional business, additional building materials and was able to paid my children school fees. Before Givedirectly came into my life, i was struggling to support my family especially food and school fees. I was hurt many days especially when I work as daily hire just to sustain my family.But now, with the money i received from givedirectly, my life is now better than before. Thanks to givedirectly for improving my life.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD
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 first and second money was used for two bundles of Zinc and saved the balance money. I have not developed a new goal because my focus is just to have a decent sleeping place. I was able to buy additional one bundle of Zinc and the balance money was again saved to paid for work man ship and sawing plants for the roofing.Thanks to GiveDirectly for coming into my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am satisfied because my life is now getting better than before. Getting this money, is a complete life insurance for my family. Every process went well and I will forever remember GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer from GiveDirectly, my life have seriously changed especially getting money to build a decent sleecping place have brought happiness in my entire family life. I bought additional one bundle of Zinc and was able to saved the balance money. I am grateful because GiveDirectly make me proud in my community.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD
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?
I have desired to build a big spacious and decent house. Thus, when I received my previous transfer, I started my building project. Nonetheless, with my recent transfer, I purchased few more bundles of zinc and mixed nails to complete my house project. Portion of my money was saved to buy gas and saw plank. I am grateful to GD for transforming my life through their great financial assistance.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
All that GD has done thus far has been upright. I am so blessed to have participated in 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 was in dire need of finances to complete my house project. In doing so, I bought 2 bundles of zinc ($30,000LD) to roof my house. Furthermore, I also purchased I carton of mixed nails with portion of my recent transfer. The remaining portion of my transfer was saved to buy gasoline and pay sawyer to produce enough plank for my new house. I am grateful to GD for this unique opportunity that has helped changed my life.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was sitting in my kitchen when I heard a neighbor shouting that he has received his transfer. I rushed to my phone and checked my mobile money balance. When I saw my first transfer, I started to smile. Since birth, this is my first experienced to received huge money from NGO without paying back.I really appreciate Givedirectly for the kind gestures. My dreamed had been to build new house inorder for my family and I to relocate from our old thacth house. Thanks to Givedirectly for kind gesture. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, my dreamed to live in decent house will soon come to pass.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference this transfer had made in my daily life since I started receiving payment from Givedirectly is that my heart is filled with too much happiness. For every time I think about Givedirectly surprised package to me, I always smile. Givedirectly came to our village unexpectedly and I can't still believe their intervention in my life. Thanks to Givedirectly for the kind gestures. I believe that with my transfer , my suffering will soon be over.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy two bundles of 14 gage white zinc. I am planning to build new house with concrete cement and roof it decently with Zinc. I am currently living in a house that is leaking when there is heavy rainfall. Thanks to Givedirectly for the financial support. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, my dream to live better life in this village will soon come to pass.
 
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access_time 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" My plan for this transfer is to build another house, because Me and my wife have a large family; so there's a need to have another house that will host everyone. I will also use portion of it to pay my children's school fees".
What is the happiest part of your day?
The only thing that brought me joy is the news about Give Directly. I am suffering with my family, so when I heard about the cash transfer group, I felt so good and pray that I be a part.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"My major constraint is money. I have many children and other family members to care for. As we speak, my children's school fees are not yet paid because I don't have money".