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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
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?
The first, Second and third money was used for a new building materials. I have been living in poverty until givedirectly came in to my life and give me money. I have not developed a new goal because, now my old house broke down this raining season and i am presently sleeping in my family members house with my family. I used the last transfer to complete the buying of my construction materials to complete the building . I am one of the happiest receipents in my community. Thanks to givedirectly for the gift.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Thanks to givedirectly. All went well and my life is now better than before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the last transfer, i was able to to buy additional materials for the new house and bought food also paid the contractors and the children school fees. I am a testimony of the money i received from givedirectly. My life have improved and my project is almost to completions. Thanks to givedirectly for the money.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($246 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?
I needed money to build my house and also pay my children tuition for this academic year. Recently things have become very tough due to low income. However, transfers received from GiveDirectly has completely changed my the lives of me and my family. I will forever remain grateful to GD for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
From my own judgement, GiveDirectly has been very transparent in implementing this program that has helped changed the life of me and my family. Everything that GD has done thus far has been upright. At this point, I see nothing that GiveDirectly is not doing well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have decided to build a house for my family. Moreover, I had planned to pay 4 of my children yearly tuition. Hence, when I received my transfer from GiveDirectly, I bought 1 bundle of zinc ($11,000LD) and 1 carton of nails to roof my new house. Furthermore, a huge portion ($20,000LD) of my transfer was used to pay my children yearly tuition. I am so delighted to have benefited from this grant given me by GiveDirectly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($248 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?
I have not developed a new goal because my focus is just to have a decent sleeping place for my family. For my recent transfer, i have been suffering with my family support but with the transfer now, my life is now better than before. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
With this transfer from GiveDirectly, i am now stress free. the was very straight.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought additional materials for my new house because my present house is old and leaking especially when it rains. My life is now better than before. Thanks to GiveDirectly for changing my appearance.
Enrolled
access_time 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I had a business which was the major source of income but since I lost my mother, I spent all my earnings on her funeral. When I receive the transfer from GiveDirectly, I want to establish a business, build a bigger house for my family and pay my children school fees".
What is the happiest part of your day?
" I was so excited when my elder sister bought me salt and vita. I did not have money to buy these items and did not have any hope of getting them that day ".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"The biggest hardship face by my family is lack of food. We did not make farm last year because my husband and I travel to monrovia for our son graduation. We left there until the farming season was over.". We have to buy food and food is very expensive".
