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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($279 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 build my house because the house i was living in is very oldand deplorable.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did extremely well for me through the help of Give directly i was able to to build a new house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 3 bundles of zinc and 10 bags of cement and others assorted building materials and 2 cartoons of nails and i paid my 3children school fees .
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?
When I received the first money, I decided to build a house for me to remember Givedirect that one day I will tell a story to my children how the house was built.
Even though, I have a house that I am currently living in, but because of what Givedirect is doing in our lives, I purpose in my heart to do that.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I want to be grateful for the opportunity afforded me to be part of the Givedirect program.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money was used to paid for all the materials that I gathered for the building of the house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($282 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?
My goal is to build another house because I have found a great opportunity for me to make that dream come true, I also want to buy another land at the end of this year, by that, I will always remember the good work of GiveDirectly in this town.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well by giving us their help unconditionally, they are also kind in talking to us during the time of interview, their program is also straight and reliable. I don't have anything wrong to say about GiveDirectly, they are so good to us.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my second transfer to buy zinc and some building materials to start my house project, I also bought clothes and food for my children during the Christmas season, I paid my three children school fees for this semester, I was able to save some of the money also
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($275 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my cash transfer on my phone because I was so sorry about getting money to pay my children school fees this year.
Moreover, I live in a house that is not belonging to me so I have been worried to how I will get money to built my own house.
My happiness came about because I have seen a way out I can get my own house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Presently, I have the confidence that my kids will attend school this year without any problem at.the same time do my house project.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My current money was used to paid my children school fees and greater portion used to buy zinc sheet bundle including other materials fory house project.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" If I received this cash transfer from GiveDirectly, I will use the money to build a house for my mother. When this has been done, I will try to start small business to help me, my mother and my children."
What is the happiest part of your day?
" I gave birth safety in February. For me, that was a day that brought happiness to me."
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" I don't have money, that is main challenge. I have children and I don't have money to send them to school."
