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Mardea
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
42
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am a mother of nine children. My dreams is to educate them to the highest level. I also want to build a house for them. Moreover, I will like to establish a business,.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The only problem I have with Give Directly as an individual is you people don't eat none take anything in return. Give Directly has made a huge impact on my life. Through an ability to buy a parcel of land for myself. My children are well taken care of and my business Is also growing. My life has changed many thanks to GD for everything.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the money I received from Give Directly, I used part of it to buy zinc. I also bought goats to raise it for business purposes. I also pay my children school fees.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($246 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 new goal is to build a house for my family because the house I am living in right now is damaged and it's no longer safe for us. I am so grateful to GiveDirectly for allowing me to build a new house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by making everything possible to change the lives of their recipients, they are also kind and patient with us anytime we are being interviewed. I don't know anything that the organization is not doing well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy zinc and other building materials for my house project, and I also paid six of my children's school fees.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($245 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?
Before receiving transfer from GiveDirectly, it had been a burning desired for me built my own house and move out of the rental house I am presently living in. That had been my biggest goal all along and still remain the same until it's accomplished. With that said, I have planned to wait for the rest of my transfers so I can be able to buy all the building materials at once in order to avoid delay in the work.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly is the number one integrity Organization I know. GiveDirectly has done a tremendous job that is commendable. They have shown a great level of professionalism and passion in the level of work done tirelessly by their Staffs in reaching out to us the needy. I am very happy and grateful to be one of the beneficiaries of this unique program. Honestly speaking I have not seen anything wrong done by GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Since I started receiving transfers from GiveDirectly, my dream of building my own house and becoming a house had been reawaken. Therefore, I have been to wait patiently for the rest of my transfers so I can buy all the building materials. And these materials include bundles of zinc, zinc nail, planks, and other materials. I am one of happiest person right now and hopefully if my dream materialize I can't imagine the joy and excitement I will feel. My thanks and appreciation to GiveDirectly for bringing this financial help our way.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($234 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my Transfer was one of the best moments of my life. I was so excited when I received my money. I could not afford all of my children tuition. Some were in school and some of them were not. I am a farmer. Th ings have been so difficult for my family. This payment came at the right time. GiveDirectly's cash program is a dream come true for my family. I am so grateful that our lives will never be the same again.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life since I received payments from GiveDirectly is that I can now afford all of my children tuition. Unlike before, I will pay a portion and appeal to school authorities to allow them in till I get the balance payment. Things have been so hard on me. 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. Things have been been difficult for us. I could not afford to pay my nine children tuition. I was so happy when I received my money. I used all of my money to pay all of my children tuitions. Hopefully after racing all of the transfers our lives will never be the same again.
 
Enrolled
access_time 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" Due to the economic crisis all of my children are out of school. When are received this cash I am going to send my children to the best of school, so that they can acquire the best of education and be great for tomorrow.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I long as I am at live and going on the farm, to work I am more them happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As I mentioned, money has been a major problem for me, I am currently challenge with the lack of financial services.