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Necodemus
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
41
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 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?
I am constructing a 3 bedroom house that will be completed very soon. A huge portion of my recent transfer will be invested in agriculture. I want to make a very big plaintain farm. Furthermore, the remaining portion of my transfer will be used to buy enough building materials to complete my house project. I am so satisfied with this program.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
From my own understanding, GiveDirectly has been very objective in implementing this program. They have provided me cash to improve my livelihood. This has given me hope for the future. I am grateful to GD for all they do.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My primary objective at the moment is to complete my house project and also invest in agriculture. Therefore, when I received my transfer from GiveDirectly, I purchased 3 bundles of zinc for $31,500LD. Portion of my transfer will be used to pay workers gather enough wood for the roof of my house. Likewise, I will use portion of my transfer to secure a huge parcel of land for my plaintain farm.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 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?
The newest plan that I have is to compete with my house project. my children are been out of school for the past year now. Imagine I'm about to have a very good house in my village. The people of my village are very much happy about this program. I just bought the balance zinc for the building project. I'm awaiting my next transfer so that I can compete with my building projects.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing well for me and my family. moreover, my village now become a developed area to live in. with this my life is about to change from zero to hero. all my first Childen are in school and I also bought them some school materials. I'm so grateful for this opportunity given me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Some of my transfers were spent on my building projects. the little amount was so used for my children's tuition. I also bought my balance zinc and some nails for the roofing. I have to pay the guys who are going to build my house. I also bought some provisions for the house. I bought a music player for myself too. I also bought one pair of slippers for my wife.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Early in the morning, while I was still in bed, I heard some of the town's people rejoicing and shouting through the town that they have received transfer from GiveDirectly. I immediately ran to the network area to check my phone. Suddenly, I read a text from GD stating that I had received transfer also. At that moment I felt so relieved. I decided to immediately begin my house project.
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 transfer from GiveDirectly has to do with the fact that I am able to successfully begin my house project. Building my own house has been a huge challenge. However, with GD'S transfer, everything seems to be working smoothly. This transfer has changed my situation entirely and I am grateful for such opportunity.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was in dire need of finances to begin my building project. Therefore, when I received my transfer from GiveDirectly, I bought 2 bundles of zinc ($22,000LD) for my new house that is under construction. I also used portion of my transfer to purchase zinc nails and mixed nails for my building project. My balance transfer was used to buy food for contractors. GiveDirectly is indeed a huge blessing to me and my family.
 
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access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The house my family live in right now, is not our own house. If I'm eligible to receive money from GiveDirectly, i want to pay workers to work on my farm, pay my children school fees and build a house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
What brought me joy and happiness in the past six is, i was able to pay my children school fees for first semester.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenges I'm face with right now are I'm not able to pay workers to work on my farm and i don't have money to build my family house.