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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 goal is to build a house. The house that I live in is not in a good condition anymore. Almost every part of the roof leaks. And the house is old. So receiving this my last transfer has allowed me to saw enough planks to build a new house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
This organisation has done so much for me. It has empowered me enough to buy more things for the construction of a new house. Because I have really been thinking of means to build a new house. There has been no money. But thanks to GiveDirectly for helping me with enough money. However, when it comes to things done unwell by GD, I am not aware of any thing of such.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my last transfer on the sawing of planks to start the construction of a new house. My current house is too old and leaks at almost every part of the roof. It has really been my dream to build a new one. This is why I am so much grateful for this opportunity from GiveDirectly.
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 main goal is to build a new house for my children. I am a single parent with four children. I also wish to send my children to school in Monrovia.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD is doing well for me especially when it comes to my children's schooling. Give Directly has made me a proud mother. Through GD my life has improved and things have gotten better for me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money I received from Give Directly I used to buy additional materials for the house that am building. I also used some to buy food and send some to my daughter in Buchanan.
2nd 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 previous plans have been building a new house. The house that I'm living in right now can no more contained I and my family because of the capacity. I have twelve children and we are living in a three bed rooms house with tarch. I want to build another house which will be four bed rooms house. I am building this house so that my family and I can live a comfortable life. I was selling a table market but it broke down due to lack of money. My old husband had to cut palms and fishing before providing for us.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly have done so much well for me.They gave me free money to improve my life. God will always bless them.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Building my house has been my major priority. So, I bought additional three bundles of zinc and zinc nails including other building materials to enable me to start my building project.
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?
The moment I received my payment I was so happy. Things were a bit difficult. I used to make business. My business collapse due to lack of funds. I was so worried. I have been struggling with my family. Being enrolled in this program is a dream come through. I am so grateful for this opportunity. Things will never be the same again.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can afford my children tuition. The school was about to send them out due to lack of money. I am grateful that I was able to get money to pay their tuition. I am thankful for this opportunity.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used some of my payment to pay my children tuition. I also started a new business. Saved a little amount. I used some of my money to buy a bag of rice.
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access_time 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" when I do received this money I am going purchase a land in the city, to build a modern house for my family and I, reason being is that we are not comfortable to were we are currently living.
What is the happiest part of your day?
" for the past six months what brought happiness, is when I got information that Give Directly is working in my county and I was hopping to one day see them and have conservation with them.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" Because of the high shape I am going through with my kids and grandchildren, cash is a major problem or challenge for me.
