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Clara
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
49
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($280 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
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In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($275 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer was used for additional materials like Zinc, nails and plant for my new construction.I am happy because I can now afford my daily meals and awaiting few weeks to enter my new Givedirectly house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate Givedirectly because I never expected such gift and fairness in the process.But everything was fair enough. Thanks to Givedirectly. I am happy and of my life.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My First and second transfer was spent on three bundles of Zinc, three packs of Zinc nails for my new building. I also paid my children school fees with part of the money . My recent transfer was paid for additional materials like 1 bundle of Zinc and nails to continue with my construction.I am happy because my life is better.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer i received from Givedirectly was used to buy zinc and other materials for my house project. I also used part of the transfer to settle my problems and used the balance to food and pay people to saw my planks.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
From the beginning of this program up to present, Givedirectly has been so good to me. The only problem i have with Givedirectly is, they don't accept gifts from from people not even water.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My plan has always been to build my house. I have been living in tech house since i was born up to present, my children and I share the same room which make me uncomfortable. I have worried over the years of how and where to get solutions until Givedirectly came and put me on their program. My next goal is to start a business for myself and send my children to school.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer on two things that are significant to my life improvement. I previously have plan to make business, but I didn't have money to start it. The little money I earned from my farm was used for food. Since I received my first transfer, I bought goods to sell and generate profit that will continually help me not to go out of finance. I also bought building material to build a new house, because my house is very old and is in a deplorable condition. Upon completing the building, I will have a decent place to live. I'm grateful to GiveDirectly for my transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life now is I don't worry about money now, unlike before, every morning I was worried about how my family will eat because I was not having any particular source of income. I have started new business to enable me earn my own money. I used to work as daily hire on community members farm before getting money. I have also bought some building materials. When I see all of these new development in my life, I can't stop appreciating GiveDirectly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was cooking when I received my transfer message on my phone. I was very excited because I haven't handle such amount of money in my entire life. I previously had the plan to start business and build my new house, but the little money I earned from my farm could only go on my family feedings. I bought goods to start new business, and I also bought building materials to start construction of a new house. The house I live in presently is in a deplorable condition. It is very old. I was only living in it because I didn't have money to construct a new house. I appreciate GiveDirectly for my money because I will continue my business, and my life will continue to improve.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
 
What is the happiest part of your day?
What brought me joy and happiness in the past six months is my family and i are healthy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main problem I'm face with right now is my house is not in good condition, my house is leaking. I don't have money to renovate my house.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I want to start a business and pay my children school fees. Right now we only depend on farming. The business will help me to provide for my family.