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Mark
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
52
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th 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?
From the beginning of the program, my goal was to build another house in this town which will be more decent than the first one, through the help of GiveDirectly transfer, I was able to start the house project up to roof level. The new goal is to increase the business I am running presently so that I can generate enough money to complete the house. I used most of my transfers on this project because things are very expensive in this country.
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 without any string being attached to it, they were also fair in their processes, the program is indeed truthful and reliable, I don't know anything that the organization is not doing well, everything is okay to me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy zinc and other building materials for the house project, I also invested a little amount in my business for improvement, the balance was used to pay the workers that are building the house.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($287 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?
I want to build a new house because the one that I am living in right now is not comfortable for my family anymore, I also want to improve my business because I know that it will generate more money for my family expenses. These are my main goals that I want to achieve for now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I love GiveDirectly manner of approach during the time of interview, I also love their process because no third party is being involve, they are also kind in counselling us and they are ready at all times to clear our doubts. I don't have anything bad to say about GiveDirectly yet, everything is okay with me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I will use my third transfer to buy building materials for my new house project, I will also add more goods to my existing business so that I can raise more profit from it. When I cashout my transfer, these are the things that I want do with it.
 
2nd 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?
I don't have new goals but I had some plans at the time I was not expecting money from any where. And Give directly helped me work on those plans.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly is doing everything well. With out this transfer, I had no hope of getting money from any where, but Give directly has made everything possible for me by sending me transfer to solve my many problems.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I increase my business and am making blocks to build a house.
 
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?
I felt so happy upon receiving my first cash transfer to my phone, most especially with no fix restrictions on the expenditure of the cash. I later told my family that the need to built a new has come through God from Give Directly. I later got prepared last Thursday, October 28, 2021 and withdraw my cash.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Previously, my family and I had been thinking of building a new house from my business earnings which had not been sufficient to cover all expenses. Presently, we are confidentially working toward our new house project at the same time my business is going on very well. Upon receiving the second transfer, I will complete the remaining two(2) bundles of zinc sheet and start the project during the dry season
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Immediately when I withdraw my cash I bought 2 bundles of zinc sheet for our new house project, spent a portion to improve my business (drugs, pills) along with a bag of rice for the home.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This recipient says if he receives this cash, he and his family invest it into business to improve their lives.
What is the happiest part of your day?
He said while it is true that there are lot of challenges, but he has been joyful and happy for the pass 6 months because nobody in his household has ever gotten sick.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
He said things are very difficult, but most importantly the lake of enough food and good sleeping place.