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Zeawei
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
58
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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?
My husband along with kids have been living in a little two rooms house. My girls and boys sleep in the same room because we couldn't afford to enlarge the house. So upon receiving the transfer from Give Directly, it was the first thing my husband and I discussed to build a bigger house of 5 rooms. Our girls will have their own room, same as the boys and we will even have room for strangers. Right now we are molding the brakes, bought zinc and other materials for the construction. We also have the money to pay the construction team. All of these are happening because of Give Directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is doing well because once you provide the rightful information to them they include you in the program. The only thing I don't really like about Give Directly is that, they don't accept offer from recipients anytime they come for visit.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy zinc and other building materials for my new house.
 
3rd 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?
All through my life I have not been able to build my own house or sleeping place. I didn't even have a dream of doing so. Because I couldn't afford the cost to build a house of my own. So when I received this huge money from Give Directly, I immediately thought of building a house. As I speak, the process is on going.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is doing extremely well. Imagine, receiving such huge money that I didn't even work for. It's a blessing and everyday I pray for Give Directly to continue her good work. For now, Give Directly is doing well in everything, I received my money on time with the others.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I received this recent transfer, I bought zinc to continue with my building construction.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 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?
This transfer has helped me achieve my long time dream. Prior to receiving my transfer I had planned to build a new house for me and my family but these were hard.We use to struggle in order to get daily bread, but upon receiving my first and second transfers,I thought it prudent to begin construction of my dream house which am doing till now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is a true humanitarian organization,they have done exceptionally great. They have done nothing wrong to me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have not spend my recent transfer because I have planned to use this transfer and the remaining ones to complete my house.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($260 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
This was like a dream when my husband told me that GD had sent my transfer, that identical day was a joyful day in my life to received such huge amount.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Thie biggest difference in my life will be , my children will be in their own house, no one will make mockery out of them and finally I will be among women's that live in good home or house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am my husband are planning to pay contractor fixed dirt birck for our new house construction ,presently we are living in family house, so I want to build my own house.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I was doing business before but because of hardship i was force to back in the village. If I receive this money, i will continue my business to help my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The promotion of my children to the next level brought me so much joy and happiness. Considering the difficulties i been through to see them in school, makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Because of financial crisis, i was force to move back in the village. My greatest challenge has been finance. I need money to help my children to go to school.