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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($280 USD)
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?
No, I still Metain my same goal.
My plan was to do business and I've succeeded in accomplishing my goal by buying me a motorbike for commercial purpose which I'm now using for business (commercializing).
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well in the area of social the work they are doing (social cash transfer). They make sure all their recipient's treated equally and fairly.
So far, I've not seen anything that is not done well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Part of the most recent transfer was spent on doing some improvement on my room by buying cement to plastered the floor of my room and do some renovation work on my auntie house as well and the balance was used for food for the fast Month (Ramadan).
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"When I receive this money, I plan to build my own house.
I am 43 years old. I currently live in my uncle's house. I sometimes endure child-like treatments to continue living there. Additionally, in our tradition, a man who hasn't built a house yet isn't truly a man.
I have already arranged for land to build my house.
The only reason why I haven't began my construction is because of lack of finance.
Therefore, when I receive this money, I will at once begin work on my house.
If there is additional money left, I will reenter into business.
I once was a slipper merchant. It's a bit profitable. I left the business when my health deteriorated.
However, now that I am in full health, and that I understand all the intricacies of the slipper business, I will return to business with whatever money left after building my house."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"In June 2021, I had a wound on my leg. I needed immediate medical assistance. However, due to lack of finance, I sought herbalist assistance instead. The condition worsened daily. When I finally visited JFK hospital, I was told that if I wasted any further time, my legs will be amputated. I needed US$150 for the treatment. I didn't have the money. The situation seems grim. All request for assistance were fruitless. Then my brother, Fombah, gave me US$200 to make full payment. That was the happiest moment I've had this year."
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"The main challenge that I am currently faced with is to gather enough food for myself.
I didn't make farm this year. I wasn't in good health during the farming season. Additionally, the 'rainy season' is historically know as 'hunger season' in a typical Liberian village.
So food remains a challenge for me.
I sometimes go to bed hungry, hopping that the next day will be better. It wouldn't."
