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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($280 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 previous goal remains which is my house project that is still in progress. Additionally, my son's balance fees were being paid from the balance money left.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is a God sent organization, they have lifted our faces from shame and poverty and we are grateful to God for that.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer was spent on, additional zinc, nails, sticks and planks. The remaining portion was spent on my son's balance fees.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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 am living with my aunty and I am having a baby. I have been sleeping on a very flat mattress also for so long before GiveDirectly came to bless me and take me from the. When I receive my first and second transfer transfer from GiveDirectly, I was able to use portion of them to buy one big mattress to save myself and my baby from sickness. I also bought two bundles of zinc with portion of the transfer. The remaining portion of the transfer, I am saving it for future use just in case there is any financial crisis. I am going to use my third transfer to buy another one bundle of zinc to build a new house for me and my family for the future.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I have planned for the longest period of time to build my house but I could not achieve my plan because of my financial strength. With the help of God, GiveDirectly came into our village with unconditional cash transfer program as a grant to help lest fortunate people like me and my family. Therefore, with this great help, I am now able save money to start up a better future business for my children's future. In my opinion about things that are not done well by GiveDirectly, I have seen nothing. I just want to say thank you to GiveDirectly and I am very much satisfied and grateful for the financial aid.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer hasn't been spend yet because I have not taken it from my account. I will use portion of my third transfer to buy another one bundle of zinc to add up to the previous zinc that I bought from my first and second transfers to start with my house project. I will also save the remaining portion of the cash to be used for future purpose.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($279 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?
After receiving my first payment from GiveDirectly, as a farmer an mother with four children who don't have any tangible source of income for my family, I used my first transfer to start building my house. Presently, we're staying in my Aunt's house and sharing very limited space with other family members and it's a very difficult thing to do. We have been struggling very hard to raise money to built our own house to no avail due to lack of money. Helpfully, With this transfer from GiveDirectly my goal is to continue with my building project. Therefore I used some of the money and bought the remaining two bundles of zinc.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my thinking GiveDirectly have been doing a very awesome job. They have proven beyond all reasonable doubt through their tireless efforts and sacrifices to reach their beneficiaries. Their love and concerns for the needy cannot be compared to none. Truly speaking, I haven't noticed or heard anything that GiveDirectly is not doing quite well. For this reason I remain forever grateful to Give Directly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
After receiving my recent transfer, with my goal to continue with my building project, I used some of the money and bought additional two bundles of zinc. Additionally, with the quest to use quality materials on my house I also used some of the money to pay for woods for the roofing. Moreover, I used a portion of the money to pay someone to cut sticks for the construction. Seeing this progress going on in my life make me feel very much excited each day. All thanks and appreciation to GiveDirectly for this life changing opportunity.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($285 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Give Directly transfer has always been an expectation for me. I came from doing my daily activities and I decided to squeeze in small time to do few washing, while concentrating on my work, I heard my phone ringing, so I hurriedly checked. Because I'm not lettered, I decided to call a neighbor who is lettered to help me read my message, then he told me that my transfer has been sent. I was so excited!!!!!
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Having my own place has been my dream, for years.
I have been struggling with my family for so long, but I have always kept my faith knowing fully well that God will make a provision one faithful day in other for my dream to become a reality. I am so much grateful to God for Give Directly, today I can lift my head high. May God bless them richly for putting a smile on my face.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have always long to have my own place, so immediately I received my transfer I decided to embark on my long awaited dream. I bought Zinc, Cement, nail, and other building materials. I also use portion of my transfer to buy few items for my room and some provisions.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I see this money, I will build my own house; because I can't continue to live in family house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happy because God give me life to see GiveDirectly and I'm also happy because my life is about to change.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The hard time i'm facing is money business. My children are not going to school because I don't have money to pay their school fees, I always sell gari before I can get money to buy food for me and my children to eat. When GiveDirectly give me that money, it will help me to send my children to school, build my house and do other things for me and my children.