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Esther
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
23
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($281 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 first transfer, i bought one used motor bike for a buiness purpose. The second money, i bought two bundles of Zinc with part of the money and save the balance money to await the next transfer for additional building materials. I developed a new goal with part of the third money and the balance money was used to buy sticks and plant.With the last transfer, I developed a very big goal which will help my family when GiveDirectly shall have left. I spend all of the money on Red oil to sell during the raining season especially around July when it get more expensive.I am happy because my life is now better than before. Thanks to GiveDirectly because the money changed my entire family daily life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
All went well. Giving me money to help myself and my family is just a great help to us. Let GiveDirectly be blessed forever. I appreciate GiveDirectly for making my life better than before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With this transfer from GiveDirectly i was able to buy a buiness red oil for sustaining my family when GiveDirectly shall have left. The way i was suffering especially living in a very old thatch house but with the money I received from GiveDirectly, my life is now better than before. Thanks to GiveDirectly for giving me money.
 
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?
With my first and second transfer, i bought one ( 1 ) use motorbike to start with a business to help take care of others expensive in my household like children school fees and food. I bought two bundles of Zinc to start with my new house.Because my present house is cover with a thatch which leaks almost every time it rains.I have not developed a new goal because,i bought additional materials like Zinc, plant and hire contractors to finished with the construction sooner. My life is now better because my plan have been accomplished through Givedirectly grant. Thanks to Givedirectly for bringing happiness in to my family life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate Givedirectly because giving me money to change my life and reduce my hardship is a great opportunity and happiness in my household. Givedirectly is just a big surprise to my life.First in my life to received such assistance.All went well and every process was fair.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer from Givedirectly, i was able to buy additional Zinc, plant and hire contractors to move faster with the construction. I am now stress free because at this time every year, my family and i in the brush sreaching for grass to remove the old thatch and cover it with the new one. I am very happy because Givedirectly have reduce our hard struggle and life is now easier.Thanks to Givedirectly.I will forever remember Givedirectly for the improvement.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 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?
My first transfer was spent on motor bike for business issues to sustain my family when Givedirectly shall have left. I have developed a new goal for my second transfer.My goal is to build a new house because my old house is cover with thatch and it leaks every time rain fall. I bought two bundles of Zinc and nails awaiting the next transfer to start my construction.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Thanks to Givedirectly for making me to handle my own money. My life is getting better.I can now afford and attest to my family life. Givedirectly did well in all their activities in my community.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer, i was able to paid for two bundles of Zinc and nails with part of my transfer and saved the balance cash. I am grateful and happy because I have been living in a old thatch house and my life is getting better than before.The transfer have brought joy to my life.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($283 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When i received my first transfer
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I when to
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to build my house and pay my children school fees, if I'm lucky to received money from Give Directly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I was very happy the latter part of May when my older sister spouse gives me one thousand ($1,000) Liberian dollar. I used the money to buy slappers because I didn't have slappers and I was thinking where,when and how to get money and buy slappers.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My challenges are many, but the main one is the warfare of my children. I'm a mother of three kids with three different fathers and the fathers of these kids are not helping me at all.