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Babygirl
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
34
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($281 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 just want to tell Givedirectly thanks for their tireless efforts towards my life. Through Givedirectly i was able to pay daughter in Monrovia school fees. My plan is change my house roof which i have pay for three bundles of zinc. I'll also invest some of my transfer in my business. My dreams is to some day became an international business woman.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Firstly I'll like give thanks and appreciation to Givedirectly for the opportunity given to me. I'm so grateful to Givedirectly for the level i have reach. My life has Change completely. In my own opinion, Givedirectly has no wrong. Givedirectly has me a proud woman.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer i received from Givedirectly was used to pay my children school fees. Part of the money was used to buy additional zinc to add to the one i bough. The balance money will be used to pay people to do my roofing of my house.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 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?
My goal is to impove my house and my living standards. I have long dreamed of putting zinc over my house but there has been no money to implement my dream. My planned was to send all of my children to school in Monrovia. Even though some are already attending school's in town but, is my dream to see everyone of them living there. I also want to buy oil and send it in town to sell, and then use the money to buy dry good to sell in my village.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing good for me. I have lived in this town for so long, there's has been nothing new. Since Givedirectly came, i see people buying new things especially the living condition of many family is changing. I'm able to live in good house where family members will come and feel comfortable sleep in my house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zinc and cement to plaster my house. Some of my transfer will be use to buy goods. I'll send some of the money to my aunty in town for my daughter's support. The balance of the transfer will be used to pay for food and workmanship.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 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?
My goal has always been to improve my life in many ways. I wants to build my house, send my children to good a very school. I have increased in productivity from the money i received from Givedirectly. My farm is one of biggest farm among my peers. Most of my transfer will be invested into business. I'm so grateful to Givedirectly for this golden opportunity. Am happy that am using modern tools for my farming. I'm planning of buying one motorbike.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is ready doing well for me. Because of GiveDirectly, today am sleeping on a good mattress. Givedirectly gives me free money that i was never excepting to improve my life without any cost attached. My life is changing gradually because of GiveDirectly Transfer. The only thing that i will like to recommend that i feel Givedirectly is not doing, they should have a mobile money center in yarpah town in order to avoid high transportation.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The transfer i received from Givedirectly was used to pay for zinc and other materials. I used some for mother's hospital bills. I invested some of the money in business and my farm. Givedirectly has done well for me. I have suffered so much carrying fufu bags on my head to various markets ground. Am planning of buying one motorcycle for my family private use.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I went to my mother village and left my phone with my husband. After two days, my husband call and inform me about my transfer from Givedirectly. I couldn't believe it. because since in my life, I never received such a gift from any body neither handled any cash like this amount. I was happy and started to dance all in my mother community.Now with the fiance from Givedirectly, I can now afford a little to take care of my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
With the transfer,I have been able to buy my Zinc and cement to build a new house for my family and I can boast of myself improving and the way to development. My family life is better and there is joy and friendship in my household.My plan for building a new house has been accomplished with the gift from Givedirectly. I thank Givedirectly for making my family life enjoyable .
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my recent transfer on building materials like Zinc and cement. I had a plan long ago to build a new house.because, my present house is leaking and is cover with a thatch. With this great blessings from Givedirectly, my life is gradually changing and my family needs are met daily. I am awaiting my second transfer to start my construction.
 
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access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I want to start a business. I want to sell dry fish business that will help us to pay our children school fees and build a new house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
We have life and good health. That's what bring us joy and happiness because once there's life there's hope.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenges we are currently facing are we don't have good house to live in and we're not able to pay our children school fees.