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Solomon
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
49
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
21250 LRD ($140 USD)
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?
With all of the transfer from GiveDirectly, i used part of the money to build a decent sleecping place for my family. I am now happy because my health is now better. My children are always happy since I received the money. Life have improved. 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 very much grateful for the transfer from GiveDirectly. My life is now better. All of the steps went well. Thanks again for all your efforts in my household. I will forever remember GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Part of my recent money was used for balance school fees payments, food and was able to saved the balance money to complete the project. GiveDirectly brought happiness in my entire family because, my health condition was very bad and never had money to treat myself until GiveDirectly came into my life. Now, my life is better than before. Thanks to GiveDirectly for everything. ²
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
21250 LRD ($138 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?
The goal was to complete my house. I would not fulfill because my wife and i had a confusion which led us to separation i had to split the money and give her share. My work has been delayed and am hoping to complete it went i receive my third transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is good for me in a sense that my house will soon be completed. My life is getting better than before even am alone now.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zinc and materials. Am grateful to Givedirectly for the opportunity given to me because things was not easy with me. I appreciate the work i have done through Givedirectly program.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 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 first transfer, I bought Zinc nails, matress and three bundles of Zinc to improve my thatch house.My Second transfer was use for additional materials for my contruction.Thanks Givedirectly for coming in my life because it was not easy to sustain my life.with Givedirectly transfer, i am now stress free.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate Givedirectly for the grant. Givedirectly did well by changing my life.I was happy because since i was born, i haven't receiving such assistance in my life. I was surprise of Givedirectly transfer.I have never owned a cash like this.I am satisfied with every single activities of Givedirectly. Thanks for the future empowerment.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer, i was able to paid for another Zinc,plant and nails with bags of rice for the contractors. I am happy because my life had been very stressful and could not get enough money for my children support. By the grace of God, Givedirectly have accomplish my worry.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($271 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I when up the hill were we normally get network from surprisingly my phone alarmed. I read the text and quietly walked home to share the good news with my wife. After telling my wife the good news, we were both happy and we celebrated our joy by cooking a special dish for the family. I was also suprise because, other people said Givedirectly program is fake and seeing myself as a one of their beneficiary am completely bless. I'll like to appreciate Givedirectly for giving me another chance to fulfill my dreams.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life since i started receiving money from Givedirectly , i can now provide my children needs on time. For the past time, i have been a volunteer worker at the clinic. I hardly take salary besides the money is insufficient to take care of my family. Living in tech house for all these years has been my greatest worried i have been wishing for the day i will put zinc over my house until Givedirectly came in to help me. My present life is different from the past because, i will no longer worry about money to execute my plans.May God bless Givedirectly for bringing happiness in my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money i received from Givedirectly, i used portion of it to buy zinc to change my house roof. I also bough some seeds to plant for my farm. I also used some to buy food and medicine for my sick sister. Am to receive my second transfer so i can invest in raising animals. All thanks and appreciation to Givedirectly for putting me on my feet. I'll buy mattress and other materials for my house project.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We have two things on mine, but the first one is to build our house, another one is our children school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
From the past six months I have been hearing about GiveDirectly, because I know GiveDirectly makes you to go places that you can not go on your own. The news of them being in our town makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenges we are facing right now, is one, our children school fees, and the reconstruction of our house.