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Saylee
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
44
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($280 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?
No new goals yet! I just want to complete my house project. Where I sleep presently isn't healthy for my family and I. The leakage from the thatch roof is terrible. This is one of the reasons why I want my house construction to speed up.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well by sending cash directly to me, this cash program has helped me alot. I needed shelter, and the process is ongoing. Thank God for this great opportunity given to us through Givedirectly program. From first transfer up till now, I don't have anything against them, all they did was satisfactory to me and no one has ever complain of any wrongdoings.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I've bought five bags of cement, along with zinc nails. The rest of the money is in save keeping for contractor workmanship.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($279 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?
No! My mind is faced on building a new house and sponsoring my kids in their educational journey through the help of Givedirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well by introducing this cash transfers, the cash sent to me has been used wisely, in days to come, I will have few building materials and some will be added from this transfer, and the construction will start in no time. All thanks to Givedirectly for bringing changes in our lives. Nothing has gone wrong since I became beneficiary of the cash program. No one has ever complain of any wrong doings of Givedirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I will purchase four bundle of zinc, four pack of zinc nails and it will be kept in the storeroom, I will pay my kids balance tuitions and when the third transfer arrive, I will begin my construction.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($262 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was on the roof of the house working when I heard from my neighbours that GiveDirectly have sent us money, I hurriedly came down from the roof and rush to the network point to find out whether I have receive mine, fortunately for me I saw mine. I was happy praising God for the money, immediately I left what I was doing and when to my wife and told her about the money GiveDirectly sent us. I one thing must mentioned is, I was already disappointed when my friends got their first transfer and I kept waiting but to no avail until theirs second cash transfer. I must be very greatful to our almighty God for the supports through GiveDirectly, I don't know about others receipients but see myself as the most happiest person beneficiaries in Liberia.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have been paying rent along for my children I believe if I build this house will stop me from renting, I will then have my personal house to live. That's a big achievement in my daily life, a very big difference, in honest never I expected that huge amount.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought one lot of land in Pleebo to build my house.
 
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
"My plan for this cash transfer when I receive it will be to build new house with a zinc because my current house condition is very poor. So I do believe when I build a new house with add value to my family. Furthermore to send my children to school and purchase a motor cycle to be used for business."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"My wife has been ill for months now to the my family felt we will loss her but God could have it, her health condition has improved. So based on this improvement my family and I have been at least stress free."
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"To earn money has been one of major challenges. Nobody to turn to for assistance because things are hard everywhere."