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Emmanuel
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
48
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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?
My first goal was to pay my two children's school fees because sending them to school was a challenge for me but since GiveDirectly came to help us, I was able to achieve that goal; my new goal is to improve my house and make it more beautiful and comfortable.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by helping us unconditionally which has changed my life for the better, I also love them for being kind and patient anytime I am being interviewed; I don't know anything that GiveDirectly is not doing well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to set up a used clothes business, I also bought foodstuffs for my family, I improved my wife business as well so that we can have more money coming to the family budget.
 
3rd 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?
Oh wow so sorry is a long story my brother, but I will take my own time to shared very few with you. I came from a very poor back grand my both parents don't have it all, just want to informd you that this is my first time ever receiving this amount of money in cash since my mother give birth to me.Things really been very difficult for me and my family wellbeing. GiveDirectly is one of the international NGOs ever to do this for us in Fun River district, by giving us $42500 four times to enable us rebuild our life. As I speak right now my building projects is going on and all my children back in school, just want to exstand my appreciation to GiveDirectly for the kindness to was my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is really doing very well for us, by improving our livelihood and rebuild our life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
All of my money was spend on purchasing building materials and school fees.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($295 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?
Yes.I have been living in an unfinished house with my family without doors, windows,and floor. We have been using lappa as doors and windows. Things have been very though on me and my family since we moved here from Monrovia. I moved back home from Monrovia to ﹰRivercess due to financial difficulties. I lost my job and couldn't afford to take care of my family basic needs.I came and started making farm for my family to have food.I used to credit at times before providing our daily needs.After receiving my transfer from GiveDirectly, I decided to improve my house. I have completed my unfinished house now. Thanks to GiveDirectly for showing us love and hope.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly have done extremely well by changing my life. I used to be having noise behind me most often because of people money that I used to credit. This GiveDirectly unconditional cash has enable me to paid people's debts and I am now living happily with my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My longing desire have been improving my unfinished house and taking care of my family basic needs. Therefore, I bought some bags of cement that costs ten thousands and eight hundred Liberian Dollars. I also bought two bundles of zinc which cost fifteenth thousands Liberian Dollars. Since Christmas is around the corner and taking care of my family basic needs has been one of my worries,I used ten thousands Liberian Dollars to purchase my children Christmas clothes and other materials. I paid some debts that I've been having for people. I am now free from debt and living happily with my family.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 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 in Monrovia working.Unfortunately I lost my job.I couldn't afford my family needs anymore. Things got so hard on me I decided to move to my village and do farming.I paid few of my children tuition and left the others because I didn't have enough money to put them all in school. That made me feel very bad. My wish is to see my children becoming future leaders. They can't achieve that without education. So, the moment I received the transfer I was overwhelmed. I'm thankful to God for this opportunity. I'm excited that my dream will become a reality. Hopefully after receiving all the transfers our lives will get better.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that. I was in Monrovia and working but I lost my job and things got very hard on my family. I couldn't afford to feed them and send my children to school. I decided to come back to my village to do farming to be able to feed my family. Im grateful for the GiveDirectly program now my wife is about to start a business and our lives will improve.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Things were hard on me. Our house was not in a good condition. I also couldn't afford all of my family needs. Before getting on this program I paid some of my children tuition and left the others due to lack of money. Fortunately,I was opportuned to get enrolled on the GiveDirectly cash program. Upon receiving the transfer I paid the rest of my children tuition and some school items. I also bought some building materials to renovate our house and few bags of rice for my wife to start a new business. I'm so excited for the opportunity. With this business our lives will getter better and my children witll have a brighter future.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm going to renovate my house and get involved with raising livestocks when I receive my transfer.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My joy for the past six month has being able to provide for my family and meeting their busic needs. For some people it isn't really easy to earn living.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My current challenge now is with the renovation of my house. It's the major thing I'm struggling to do as of now.