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Sarah
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
58
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th 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?
Yes, I have a new goal which to send my children to school. Since my previous goal of building a zinc house was achieved, I decided to embark on my children schooling as a new goal.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing well in everything and I want to encourage them to continue serving humanity. Their transfer module is exceptional couple with affective supervisory system. They are by far the best INGO I have seen.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I paid my children tuition with my most recent transfer.
 
3rd 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?
I have no new goal set, I just want to build my zinc roof house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done nothing bad, is my very big God. I not seen such a good transparent organization like GiveDirectly. Long live GiveDirectly and long tge staff.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I will buy the balance building materials for my new house and to pay contractors for the construction works, if ny house construction is completed and I still have some money remaining then I will decide what to do.
 
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?
Yes! Aside from building my own house, I also want to get involved into castle/livestock business. So I saved money from my previous transfer and add to this transfer to start my new business as soon as possible.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well by doing what they promised, sending me cash directly makes me happy to fulfill my dreams by living in a decent house and with time, I'll have a large castle business that will substain me and my family after receiving the four transfers.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I did purchased one cow to start a new business, and the remaining money was used to procure three bags of 25kg rice for consumption.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($263 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 in my kitchen cooking when i heard a loud shout in the community, I wanked to see what was happening and I saw my neighbours dancing saying that their second payment has arrived. I was reluctant to check my phone because I did not receive the first time; but i just monster the courage to try and surely, my money was on my phone. I was more than excited. I loosened my wrapper and started dancing in circles, I sang songs of praises and thanked God for GiveDirectly. I felt empowered instantly and started making plans to collect my money amd solve my problems.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was suffering a lot before GiveDirectly program came in Karbuken here. I have not opened a hpuse before due to the fact that my husband died earlier than i thought. I was left alone to struggle with the children. Life has not been easy since then. GiveDirectly's efforts of giving me money to help my life is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. It brought me so much peace and happiness. I do not have to suffer behind cutting palm to feed my family, I have money to buy food and take care of myself. A lot of people had no respect for me in the past, but now, I have value added to me as a person and in few months, my children and i will have a better place to sleep for I will be a house owner. My life is full of joy and i am grateful to GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought three bundles of zinc to build a new house, I bought four packs of nails as well. I also bought two bags of the 25kg bag of rice to feed my family.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I am living in a single room no where to ludge my children when they pay visit to me,so when I receive my cash transfers,I will build another house ample enough to host my children comfortably"
What is the happiest part of your day?
"Though life is so difficult these days,but I got joy because I am alive to see my children all growing healthy"
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"Right now my challenge is that I don't have money to buy good food,moreover,my living place is not condusive"