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Oldpa
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
46
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($280 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?
The last transfer that I just received from a givedirectly program I'm going to use to complete my house. Before even receiving this last transfer I was thinking of starting a business that will help me and my family. I also pay my children's tuition and even bought them some schools material.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I went to tell givedirectly that they are the only NGO that I give credit to in Liberia. they are very transparent in their job as an NGO.givedirectly had changed the lives of my family and even the people of my village. I'm grateful to givedirectly for their level of support.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer was spent on my house and children. I bought all of my building materials and even pay the gentleman who built my house. I even went as far as to pay for a DVD player and tiger machine. with Five directly transfer a life has changed greatly. my children are back in school with their friends.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($282 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?
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.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($279 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 m planning to compete for my house project. I just bought my last bundles of zinc. I also paid some gentlemen to build my house. I'm also thinking about starting a new business. I just pay my two kids' tuition for this year. I also bought some schools material.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing great things for me and my family. with give directly transfers, I'm about to have a new house with zinc. my children are in school. our daily meal has now improved because of the transfer. givedirectly is doing great things for us the poor people of Liberia.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
A huge of my transfer was spent on my house project. some were also spent on my children's schooling. I also bought two bundles of zinc to add to the previous one that I bought from the first transfer. However, I'm doing a little business now that is helping me now.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($262 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I was very much younger i been thinking about building a house with zinc. But because of the little income I'm getting from the farming work. I was not able to have built this house. But with the transfer that I'm receiving from givedirectly program.I'm about to have a new house with zinc. I just bought two bundles of zinc and some building materials.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that I'm doing a little business. With givedirectly transfer my kids are now in school.since four years ago life has been very difficult for me and my family. I'm so glad about this program.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm planning to complete my house project. Huge of my transfer was spent on my house project. Little amount was also spent on my children tuitions.I even going to paid people that will build my house. I just bought the balance zinc to complete my house.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I get this transfer, I planned to use the money on the completion of my house. I will purchase new ceiling, zinc and plaster the entire house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the past six month my motorcycle I use for transporting my goods was stolen. Recently, it was retrieved from the criminals and this has brought happiness to us..
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Due to bad roads, we are finding it challenging to transport our farm produced to the market for sale. This sometimes leads to most of our goods getting spoiled.