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Anthonette
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
20
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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?
Before I started receiving transfer from GiveDirectly, the litttle business I was doing collided and since then, life had not really been favourable for me. Presently, the house I am staying is not even conducive for my child and I, due to it deployable condition. Happily, since I started receiving payment from GiveDirectly, I decided to built a two bed room house. In so doing, I used most of my three transfers and bought almost all the building materials for the project. Now with my recent transfer, I have not developed any new goal but I am continuing my previous goal. Therefore, I used a portion of the money and pay the contractors and my project is starting very soon. Furthermore, a portion was used to pay my two younger brothers final school fees for the year.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done the unthinkable for me. Never in my life, have I ever thought about receiving such a huge amount of money free of charge.Their farsightedness to see the needs in helping the needy is so much commendable. From the beginning of this program until now they had exibit a high level of professionalism and transparency. My thanks and appreciation to GiveDirectly for bringing great improvement in the lives of me and my family. Sincerely speaking, in my judgement GiveDirectly has not done anything wrong.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Since I started receiving payment from GiveDirectly, I decided to built a new house for my family and I. For this reason a building material was bought from every transfer I received. On that note, almost all the building materials for the project had been bought. Therefore, with my recent transfer I used some of the money to pay the contractors and the work will soon be starting. Furthermore, some of my transfer was used to pay my two younger brothers final school fees. Additionally, the balance money was spend on buy food items for the family.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($286 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?
My major plan in life was to build my own house, because the first house I was living in broke down and a was own by my poor mother. In this light most of my money when on building materials and dry goods for the up keep of me and my baby, because my boy friend put me a side for different women business.So I think one of the best way out is for to do business for my baby up keep. Just want to exstand my appreciation to Give Directly for the kindness to was me and my baby wellbeing.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is really doing very well, everyone received money in this Community, they where able to give money in mobile money to everyone that will enable than to improve the live.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Most of my money when on building material and dry goods, for business purpose.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited when I check my phone and saw the transfer message.I have been suffering from the time of my pregnancy till now. The business that I was doing broke down completely and my partner left me also. My house also got damaged and I'm currently living in my aunty's house. This transfer is going to change a lot of things in my life positively. I feel so happy to be enrolled into this program.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is relaxation. I have been suffering and couldn't have food to eat. My brother was the one feeding me and he was the one even paying my hospital bills when I gave birth. I used to cry and worry about my life day and night. But since GiveDirectly money came, I am now beginning to settle myself and solve my problems. I will build my own new house and start a new business. I am not worrying anymore. I feel no stress anymore. I am so happy and my heart is at peace. Thank you GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought sticks,zinc, and zinc nails to start my house project soon. I'm also going to buy a mattress to be sleeping on. My baby and I have been sleeping on the floor since I gave birth to him due to financial difficulties. Since my partner left me during my pregnancy, things have been tough on me. I also want to start a new business to be able to empower myself and to take good care of my child. This is why i feel so excited about been on this program. It's a great lifw changing opportunity for me.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I plan to sell, send my child to good school and build my own house when I receive my transfer.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I lost my shelter to a heavy pull of over the past few months and I got excited when a neighbour of mine took my young child and I into her house and that's where we currently residing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The current challenge I'm faced with now is with my child. My spouse abandoned us both and we're left to struggle for ourselves, knowing that he (my spouse) left me at the latter time when I was pregnant. I gave birth and he has never showed up.