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Martha
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
30
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Liberia Large Transfer
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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?
My first, second and third money was used to build a new house because my old house i was in was very old and leaking and was able to paid my children school fees. For my recent transfer, i saved all of my money to paid the contractor to complete my new house. GiveDirectly brought happiness in my entire family because my life is now better than before. Thanks to GiveDirectly for bringing joy in my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate GiveDirectly for making my life better. All the transfer process went well. Thanks again for all the effort. I am grateful because GiveDirectly brought happiness in my household.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer in saving to paid the contractor. My life have improved through the transfer from GiveDirectly. I was struggling with finances for many years before GiveDirectly came in my community. My life is now better than before. Thanks to GiveDirectly for making my life better.
 
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?
My plan of building my house continue. The only plan I have added to the previous plan is, I will to buy more goods to add up to have I has on hand. Am happy that Give Directly put room over my head. For the very first time, am going to relax during the rainy season.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, my experience with Give Directly has bought total transformation to my life. Through the Give Directly program, I was to build my own house and take care of my children. My life is improving faster than I thought. Am grateful to God for this wonder opportunity given to me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Am planning of completing my house with my third transfer. I also want to buy additional goods to sell. I will used the balance money to pay my children school fees
 
2nd 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?
I have dream of building a house for myself. I couldn't afford to fulfill my goals because there was no money. I also want to send my children to school. Moreover, i will like to start a business that will enable me to substain my children and i. Thanks to Givedirectly for helping me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has never done any bad things to me before. I appreciate their tireless efforts towards my life. Through Givedirectly transfer i have decided to build my own house. I'll like to say a very thanks to GiveDirectly for helping me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i cash out my transfer, i will like to buy zinc and materials for my house project. I'll also pay my children school fees and buy food for my children.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($265 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 sitting in the kitchen in the morning when GiveDirectly sent my transfer. I was very happy. I started thanking and praising God. I live in my brother house. I have been wishing to build my own house, but my income is very little. I sell caustic soda soap.. I haven't been able to earn more money that will enable me to accomplish my dream by building a house. With this transfer, I have planned to build my house. I appreciate GiveDirectly for my transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life now is, I am stress free. Paying my daughter school fees was my worry. When I see her in school, it brings joy to my heart. Even having my own zinc and with the hope that in the next two months I will have my own dwelling place bringings happiness to me. I really appreciate GiveDirecrly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I did two significant things with my first transfer. I bought two bundles of zinc as an initial start for my building project. I aslo used portion to pay my daughter's school fees. I have been living in my brother house for a long period of time. It has been my plan to build house, but I couldn't afford. With my transfer, this long term plan will be accomplished. GiveDirectly has done what I couldn't do even in the next five years for me.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am presently living in my brother's house so when I am successful, I want to build my own house for my children to have a place of their own.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Since this year I can't remember anything that has brought me happiness besides the air I breath but today I am overwhelm of joy because Givedirectly has come to improve my life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My main challenge now is to get money for my children school fees and to build a house for them.