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Beatrice
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
19
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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?
The new goal I had on mind before receiving this transfer is to complete the buying of my building materials. I want to buy one additional bundle of Zinc. My children and I are sleeping on cold floor, I want to buy one 8 inches mattress for my room. I really appreciate Givedirectly for empowering me financially. I have been living in an old house in this village. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, My suffering will soon be over.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly did well for us in this Community. I have not own phone for myself before but Givedirecly issued phone to me. Through Givedirectly cash supports to this village, Many recipients are building zinc houses in this village. There is no system in GiveDirectly that needs improvement.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my most recent transfer to buy one bundle of zinc to start building my house. also purchased one 8in inches thick mattress for my room. My children and I need entertainment. I was able to buy one small Chinese DvD player for children and I entertainment.The balance of my transfer was used to purchased two bags of 25kg rice .Thanks to Givedirectly for the support. I believe that with my transfer, all of my worries are all over.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My plan is to build my own house and improve my business. I will like to send my son to my aunty in Monrovia by second semester school year. I have been living in tech house since i was born up to present,,through the help of Givedirectly, i was able to zinc my house. Before, i was worried about my house condition especially during the rainy season period. Went rain fall i will have to relocate my things to my next door neighbor. Through the help of Givedirectly, i can't no longer worry my family and I can now have a comfortable sleep. Am so happy for Givedirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, Givedirectly is doing good for me. Through Givedirectly am able to live in a zinc house. The only problem that i have with Givedirectly is they accept anything from me not even water.i will like thanks to GiveDirectly for the many blessing toward my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money i received from Givedirectly, i used some to buy three bundles of zinc for my house.i also used some of the money to food and Christmas things for my children. The balance money will be used to pay the person will roof my house. Am so happy and grateful to Givedirectly for the opportunity my life changing gradually.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was preparing meal in the kitchen when I heard my neighbor and his family playing loud music in their house dancing and shouting with Givedirectly name. I ran quickly to inquire what was unfolding. They told me that I should go check inside my phone . When I checked my mobile money balance ,I saw my transfer.I broke down in tears and couldnot believed the moment. I laterJoined my neighbor to dance.I am a struggling young woman with two children in this Village. Everyone in this village knows my story. My husband and I stayed in his family house. We are involved into farming but our farm size is always small because we don't have money to paid cashier laborious to help enlarging our farm . Getting to own a bigger farm require spending money. We have been sleeping on mat in our room. My 3months baby always gets sick because of where we sleep. I am very grateful to Givedirectly for the cash support. I believe that receiving this transfer from Givedirectly, our suffering are now over.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference Givedirectly transfer has made in my daily life since I started receiving it are, I am now at peace with my husband. Previously, my husband and I used to have conflict for providing meal in the house and we only used to eat one time a day in our house. For now, I am preparing meal two times daily in our house. My Children are healthy most Interestingly, my baby is not getting sick like before. She is now sleeping on good mattress and not on floor. I am grateful to Givedirectly for the great help. I believe that with this transfer, my family joy will continue to increase.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my recent transfer to buy two bundles of zinc .I want to build house for my family and I to relocate . As I speak, my husband is now cutting stick in the bush to start building when the next transfer comes.To avoid sleeping on mat, I also paid for a thick 21 inches mattress for us to sleep on. Thanks to Givedirectly for making me a proud mummy. Through Givedirectly cash support, My worries for better living are all over.
 
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My family don't have a good house to live in. We are staying in one of the rooms in my father house and the room is too small for my family. I want to build a house and start a business if i receive the money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm right now because GiveDirectly will send me money. Because we long been awaiting GiveDirectly and they're here today. That money will improve my family live.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We don't have good house to stay in and my family don't have enough food to eat. The challenges i face right now is i don't have money.