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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I used my first and second transfer to buy my building materials because, before Givedirectly came in my community, i was living in my big brother house. I used my third and the recent transfer to buy a motorcycle for a business purpose to support my family and build my own house with the profit i generate from my business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Thanks Givedirectly for bringing happiness in to my family life because with this money, i have accomplished many dreams which have brought joy in my household.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer was spent for additional goods to sustain my family when Givedirectly shall have left. With Givedirectly money, my life is now better than before. I make a lot of money from my business.I am happy because Givedirectly brought joy in my household and reduced hardship in my household.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My major goal is to go back to school. I dropped out of school since 2014 due to lack of school fees. My plans change when i got on Givedirectly program. My wife and I decided to build a house of our own. I am staying in my elder brother house which is very embarrassing to my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate Givedirectly from the beginning up to present. Even though i looked for money but it can't be be compare to what i earn. Things was hard for me through Givedirectly program, am able to achieve my goal.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recent transfer i received from Givedirectly was used to buy planks and pay people to saw my planks.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($296 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The recipient said his new goals after receiving the cash transfer is building a house for his family comfort, and then getting back to school to complete his senior high studies.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Firstly, what Give Directly do well is assisting people unexpectedly. Especially when they're in dying need of it. I grade them percent for giving the cash directly to us, instead of giving it to second party before giving us the assistance. And what they don't do well is not accepting gifts from us reciepnts as we think in an African tradition after an organization or anyone assist or visit the citizens, there is a gift that is given as appreciation.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Reciepnt is planning on building a house for his family comfort, and get back in high school to complete his studies.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($260 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I got the money, I was very glad.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I can safely say I am now able to pay my cash club debt and I am also able to buy medication for my brother.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have not actually spend my transfer yet. What I am planning to do is to deposit the money in my cash club; which will later be shared this year December. Additionally, with the transfer I was able to pay for my brother medical bills.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If I having to be successful when I get the money, I want to go back to school. Because I want to complete my education process, I am currently in the eleven grade.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Really, I give God the glory because in the last six months, my brother was seriously sick, and my mother too. But thank God now they are all good.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The problem here, is just the hardship ooh, when you put yourself somewhere, like business to be successful there are things that pushing us down spiritually.
