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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 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 goal was to build a good and better house to live in. I have been living in my old house for a very long period of time.I have been hoping that one day I will be able to own a very decent house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give-directly do well by giving me money to build my house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my recent transfer on buying zinc and other materials for my house.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($246 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 receiving payments from GiveDirectly I have been a business woman. I make fufu and take to local markets to sell. I sometimes do contract like scratching of farms or harvesting rice for people. I get paid. The money I get paid is not enough. I was so happy when GiveDirectly came to my town. I am excited that I got enrolled. I had no new goals my goals have been to build a house for my children and myself. I live in my father's house. I am overwhelmed that my dreams will become a reality. My husband left me over 10 years now when our children was little. He doesn't assist me with them. I am a single mother struggling for the betterment of my children future.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done nothing wrongly. It has changed my life for the best. I am so grateful for this opportunity.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was overwhelmed when I received my payment. I used some of my money to pay my children tuition and for their upkeep. I saved the rest of my money for my building project.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($236 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 on my way to my farms when I received my transfer. I have been living on a farm job just to survive. my children are been out of school, for the past year now. this has been my major concern about how my children will be in school and how to build my house. I just bought the first bundle of zinc with a few picks of nails.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life now is I m thinking about building a very good house. I was only depending on farms to survive, but with this transfer, I will be able to build a very decent house in my house. I just want to acknowledge give directly for their support towards me and my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
A huge amount of my transfer was used for my children's tuition. some were furthermore used for my house project. I bought a bundle of zinc and a few picks of nails. I also pay for a few pics of planks and some sticks for roofing. I'm awaiting my next transfer so that I can start with my house project.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" I'm a single mother of 3 kids, my children live in Monrovia with family members. When ever i work for people, I usually send the money for their support. Therefore when i receive this transfer, I will use portion of it to make business and send some for my children's school fees".
What is the happiest part of your day?
There are so many things that brought happiness in my life. Firstly my children got promoted, secondly my brother who is taking care of my older son graduated and lastly we had a sucessful Christmas and New year.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main problem I have now is how to get money to build my own house. I presently live in my father's house house. I have my own family that is growing, so i need money to build.
