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Alfred
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Motorcycle or bicycle taxi
faceAge:
46
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so very much happy and feeling must better than ever before, only because I will be able to build my own house and send my 7 children back to school. Sincerely speaking with a open heart, things had been very difficult and disappointing for me. All of my children been out off school for the past two years now and we also been living under very deplorable conditions even the house in question we live in presently is very old. Most of my money when to was building materials Zinc and school fees, just for the so purpose of my children future. GiveDirectly is really doing very well for us by improving our livelihood throughout Rivercess County. God will continue blessed everyone person in GiveDirectly for the intervention into our life. Again my many thanks and appreciation to GiveDirectly.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference right now is I for see a better future for my children, because as I speak right now all of my children are back in school and eating regularly. My building project is ongoing as well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My money when to was purchasing building materials Zinc and school fees.
 
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access_time almost 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm a assistant Pastor, but I don't earn salary, I'm also into farming activities but my farm is not producing due to no infrastructure, getting this transfer will help me to establish a better business and build my farm to the best, and send my kids to school as well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am grateful for life, but nothing have been good for me this entire year, I usually think why things are like the way they are, I have heard a lot about GiveDirectly and I hope that I will be a beneficiary because GiveDirectly is an absolute blessing to us.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Catering to my family basis need is one of my biggest challenge right now, sending my kids to school and getting a better shelter for my children are all necessities in life.