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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?
No new plan my previous plan still stand to buy motorbike.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did extremely well through the help of Give directly i was able to own my own motorbike for business.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 2 motorbike and i used some of my transfer on my farm.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 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?
There is no new goals for now. I planned to buy motorcycle with my money for my son to drive as commocial transport. With that, the profits will help to sustain my family and I.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I think that, GiveDirectly has done good things for me. To look at old man like me and give me money of that kind, is a great blessing. I feel that my life is completely changed positively.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I planned to buy transport motorbike for commocial purpose for my son to drive. I'm waiting to collect all of my money to do that
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($297 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
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly has done well by helping to improve the lives of the ordinary people. I have planned to invest in a business from the transfers received. I have also decided to purchase zinc to construct my house.Indeed, I must appreciate GD for changing my situation.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have decided to buy zinc and invest in business with my recent transfer
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($269 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was a monday morning in Brewerville when i receuved the GiveDirectly message i was so excited because i ddnt have money at the time and getting finances was difficult. My brother had just died and i had little money i started to worry. so when the money came i used some to bury him, this had me relieved from the stress.
Give Directly thank you so much.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Biggest difference is that i see my dreams becoming a reality of having my own business, buying a new bike that will empower me.Thank God for GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer was used to bury my brother and i kept the rest to start business, buying a bike and put it on traffic. This will help me to generate income and save.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My grandchildren currently live with me but I am not financially stable to send them to school. If I receive this cash transfer, I will use it to establish a business which will enable me to earn an income to pay the tuition of my grandchildren.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Securing food and other basic needs for my family have been so difficult for me. I am not physically strong to do hard labor jobs to meet our basic needs, which cause us to mostly depend on aid from others. Few months ago, a close relative of mine paid me a visit and gifted me some cash and a phone. I was so happy because what she gave us helped us greatly to get food to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Due to my age, I can no longer do the hard labor jobs that I use to do to support my family. This situation has caused us not to have enough food in our home on a daily basis. This is the major challenge that I am faced with right now.
