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William
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
51
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th 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?
My previous goal remains, which is my house project. I have been working hard to get it started and by God's grace it will soon be in progress by this weekend.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly does everything good, they have changed our lives and make it better. They are indeed a blessing to lives!
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer was spent on purchasing additional building materials like zinc, nail, and planks. The remaining portion was spent on my children balance fees.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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 new goal is to build my house. I am living in my aunty house with my family. I have seven children. Sponsoring them in school have not been easy on me. GiveDirectly have helped to send my children to school and build my house. I appreciate them always.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly have done nothing wrongWe usually credit doing the season's festival to buy food and our children wears. But this gone Christmas GiveDirectly made it possible for us by sending us money. We ate and bought what we wanted without owing anybody debt. We have valuable things now because of GiveDirectly kindgesture. Since I was a child till I'm older now, I've never seen such NGO. They really came to help we the poor people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my most recent transfer to buy three bundles of zin,zinc nails and other building materials.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($289 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 live here with my (7) seven living children they all drop from school because of school fees, my major goal was a building my own house, so in this light all of my both payments when to school fees and building materials.No others NGOs been working in Rivercess County for long had never done this that GiveDirectly is doing so far. GiveDirectly is really doing very well for us by improving our livelihood.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing well for our Community
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
School fee and building materials
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My children have been out of school and our house is not in a good condition. I'm so overwhelmed. I was on my farm when my neighbour came running to me with excitement and told me to check my mobile money account.And when I did there it was. The transfer. Money that I didn't even work for, money that I didnt pay a cent to anyone for. Right there and then I knew my life has changed for the best.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Fistly I'm thankful that my children are in school.The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can afford food for my family three times a day. "I was so happy when I saw the money.I know my dreams will now come to pass after receiving the rest of the transfers.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My house is not in a good condition. My children dropped from school the past year. They wouldn't have gone to school this year if not for the GiveDirectly program. I'm so excited.I always been wishing to build a new house but I haven't been able to do so due to lack of money. Thank God that I got enrolled in this program my family life is about to change for the better. My children can now complete their education. I'm also planning to open a new business for my wife.I'm grateful that Our lives will never be the same again.
 
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access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will like to start a business which i know will be successful to take care of my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The news of Givedirectly coming to our town is the happiest news I've heard this year. I'm evening wishing Givedirectly had come to our town long ago.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Now my challenges are too much. I'm suffering too much. My main challenge now is getting a source of income .