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Samuel
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
48
workCampaign
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?
The new goa I have set before receiving this transfer is to use my balance transfer to buy additional goods for my shop and do some extension on the shop. My children school fees payment used to be a challenge for me. I am grateful to Givedirectly for the financial support. This transfer has empowered me financially to continuously pay my children school fees . I believe that with my idea of getting involve into making business, I will be able to generate more profits in the future to take care of my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion ,Givedirectly actually helping the poor in Liberia. Through Givedirectly direct cash supports, many people in this village who never had money to build houses are building decent houses while others who had others debts in this community wereable to payback their credits. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. Everything Givedirectly did for us here are unique.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used portion of my most recent transfer to buy more goods for my shop. I was able to buy food stuffs and dry goods. I invested my balance transfer to purchase 18 tins of oil to sell. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash supports. I believed that few months from now, my business will soon improve.
 
3rd 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?
The new goal I have set before receiving this transfer is to start making business in my shop. I want to start selling auto parts for motor bikes. Many bike riders find it difficult to purchase bikes parts in this village. In 2013, I used to make auto parts business but unfortunately, my business broke down because criminals stole from me. I am grateful to Givedirectly for cash support. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, I will soon establish my business in this village.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly is helping the poor to build their own houses. People who couldnot dressed properly in this village due to hardships are now dressing well. In terms of improvement, Givedirectly needs to quickly complete all revisits cases of recipients. Few families were left out in this village for revisits during enrollment processes and are still on standby.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am planning to buy auto parts for motor bikes to sell them . Things prices are not stable for now in the market .I will purchase the amount of auto parts my transfer can buy . Givedirectly supports to us in is like a dream in this village. I really appreciate Givedirectly for the cash supports. I believed that with my transfer, my planned to start selling will soon come to pass.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($279 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?
When I got my first transfer, I bought cement to improve my house. I also gave some of the money to my wife to add it to her petty business. I haven't developed a new goal yet. I am still working on improving my house. I bought additional cement to plaster my house. I aslo gave some of the money to my wife to improve the business. The business will help substain my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly gives me money to improve my family. I was suffering with no hope, GiveDirectly came and give me hope. There is no condition attach to this transfer. The process of getting on this program is free and fair. In my opinion, GiveDirectly is doing everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought cement to improve my house. I also gave some of the money to my wife to buy additional goods for her business. My life is getting better than before. We now have food to eat regularly. My wife generates profit from her business for our family up keep. This business will continue to help us even if GiveDirectly shall have left.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($272 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 on my farm cleaning in my pineapple farm when I received my first transfer alert. I was very happy. I started to praise God. I was worried about how my family will have food during the Christmas season. I am a volunteer at an elementary school in my community. I am not on payroll. Life has been difficult for my family. I built house February last year, but no money to complete the project. I bought cement to improve my house. I paid my children tuition, and I gave a little amount to my wife to start selling. She will generate profit from it so we can always have food. I appreciate GiveDirectly for this transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life now is am very happy. Since I received my transfer, my house has never been out of food, unlike before, my family sometimes go hungry without food. My children have some new clothes to wear. I can't stop praising God on a daily basis. My wife is generating profit from her petty business on a daily basis. We will not go out of finance easily.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfers on food, clothes, cement, and I gave portion of it to my wife to start a petty business. Life has not been easy. Feeding my family has been a serious problem. I built my house February last year, because of financial constraints, I have not been able to plaster and make it conducive for my family. My wife has started a petty business to continuously generate money for the sustainability of my family.
 
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access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i get my cash iam going to invest in my business because i believe my investment is going to pay off and make my cash flow more active.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam very happy today because the money that GiveDirectly promised to give me is going to give my business a boost and relief me of some financial stress, Iam also glad that i received a phone from GD because since my wife's phone got spoilt two months ago i havent been able to get her a new one but all thanks to GD for coming in.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My business is at the verge of collapsing because i often run into the capital after using up all the profit just to make sure my family is able to have a better standard of living, at the end result i have to struggle to raise money to revamp the business every now and then.