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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($247 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?
I don't have any new goal. From the genesis of GiveDirectly enrollment, my plan was to build a house, send my husband five(5) children to school, as well as sponsor myself in school. So far, that's exactly what I've been doing.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is a huge blessing to us in the rural part of Liberia, especially here in River Gee(Julowarken). Because of GiveDirectly, I can proudly say I'm about to be a house owner and I'm able to pay my children tuition.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Have not used my most recent transfer yet; I'm saving it to buy zinc and other building materials to start my house project. I already bought few building materials, so I used the last transfer to get the remaining materials needed.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($247 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?
After I received the transfer on my mobile account, I thought on buying four bundle of zinc, nails and planks to build my own house .So my family and I can have a good living place and to live a better life. And to also ease the rent issue.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly can help people who can't afford with money, so they can take good care of they and their family, and develope their community. GiveDirectly don't take food nor water or anything from people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
What I am planning to do with my money, is to buy four bundle of zinc, nails, and planks to build my own house. So my family and I can have a good living place and to live a better life. And to also ease the rent issue.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($245 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?
After I received the transfer on my mobile account, I thought on buying second handly motorbike for commercial purpose, so I can be able to sustain my family and I. Because I feel this will help us greatly.
And through this I can also do other things that will be benefiting.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly can help people financially so they can be able to sustain they and their family, and to also build decent house. GiveDirectly don't drink water nor accept food or anything from people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I withdraw my money from my mobile account, I decided to buy one second handly motorbike for commercial purpose., so I can be able to sustain my family and I. Because I feel this will help us greatly in achieving other things.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"First of all, I would enroll all of my kids in school because they are not in school at the moment.
Myself, I am a student, so I will also enroll myself becuase I have just two more years to complete secondary school.
Secondly, I'll build a house in the city for my children's future.
Few years from now, I would love to see myself out of this town.
Therefore, preparing my children's future is so essential.
That's why I'm looking forward to receiving Give Directly Cash Transfer."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"I'm mostly happy for my life and the fact that in the last six months I haven't gotten any bad news concerning my family members.
I'm also excited for Give Directly arrival and this whole cash transfer news!
Other than that, nothing special has happened for me in recent times."
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"I'm mainly challenged with my children fees at the moment because I'm not selling anymore because of the famine.
Food prices are on the increase because of the bad road connectivity in this county.
It makes it so difficult for us as a family to have a proper meal per day.
My spouse is goes to the gold mines every week but he earns very little from there.
As a result, my children are not in school like their other friends. "
