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Felicia
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Motorcycle or bicycle taxi
faceAge:
22
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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?
There are two majors goals I have set before receiving this transfer. My first goal is to buy additional goods for my current business I am selling and my second goal is to buy additional two bundles of zinc to start building my new house. I want to build sticks house with shop room attach to it to relocate my goods in to it. I have been encountering difficulties with selling my goods outside when there is down pull of rains. Thanks to Givedirectly for empowering me financially . I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, my dreamed to build shop will soon come to pass.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly actually helped us in this village. Some of us couldnot afford money to build zinc houses but through Givedirectly cash support, we are now capable of building new houses. Another good job Givedirectly did here is Givedirectly staffs do not segregate among recipients. Givedirectly staffs are well trained to speak good to everyone. Every work Givedirectly is doing in our community is unique and doesnot need any improvement.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer to buy two bundles of zinc and additional goods to start selling. I am planning to build two rooms with shop attach. I want to build sticks house and roof it with zinc .I am grateful Givedirectly for the cash support. I believe that when I invest my money in to making business, I will be able to cater to emergency situation in the future.
 
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?
I use my first transfer for three bundles of Zinc and plant for my new house. The second transfer, i bought packs of nails and payment for the contractors to roof my house.My new goal is, i was able to paid some money to contractors to brush a large portion of farm land for my bitter bull and cassava to be able to take care of my family in the future when Givedirectly shall have left the community.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am happy because I never received such assistance from any body.I was very happy and started a development with my money. Givedirectly did well in my Community because it was my first time handling money especially this amount of money. I am satisfied with all Givedirectly process.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer from Givedirectly, i was able to hire contractors to brush a large portion of farm land to have a garden that will help with my family support when Givedirectly shall have left the community. Givedirectly transfer have brought joy in my household because, i never had money to build a decent house. My source of livelihood had been only on farming especially cassava farm and some time work for community members just to get my daily meals.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($297 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?
Before receiving my money transfer from GiveDirectly, I've been particularly focused on renovating my house. I have always wanted to plaster and put a concrete floor in the entire house. Nonetheless, as soon as I received my transfer, I decided to register six(6) of my children in school this academic year 2021/2022. Registering my children in school is my newest and most important goal at the moment.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
From my own understanding, GiveDirectly has been very objective in every aspect as regards their daily undertakings in giving out transfer to well deserved households. I'm so glad and grateful to all those involved in making my life to have true meaning with this money transfer. I don't see anything that GiveDirectly doesn't do very well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I've dreamed of improving my house by plastering both the interior and exterior parts. I've desired also to put concrete floor within the entire house. Therefore, upon receiving transfer from GiveDirectly, I bought 15 bags of cement to plaster the walls and put floor in all parts of my house. The remaining portion of my transfer was used to register all six (6) of my children in school. GiveDirectly's money transfer has transition the live of me and my family. We'll forever remain grateful.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($260 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 overjoyed when I received my transfer in my phone.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest change in my daily life since I received my payment Is that, I am now able to buy zinc to replace the tatch on my roof.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent most of my recent cash transfer to buy zinc inorder to replace the tatch on my roof.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I want to start a business, pay my children school fees and buy zinc for my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
What brought me joy and happiness in the past in the past six months is, my children was able to attended school this gone school year.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main problem i face right now is my house is leaking. I don't have money to buy zinc for my house.