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4th 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 plan to do a business with the transfer that give directly send to me and I also plan to improve my life through this transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Buying goods to start a new business is a good thing that give directly did for me through this transfer. I am so grateful that give directly came my way to help me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought goods to start the business and this money really helping me to improve my life.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($300 USD)
access_time almost 3 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 add to my existing business and pay my grandchildren balance school fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I been in this village for the past 49 years and have not seeing any non governmental organization like Givedrectly. This organization came to my villages and told us that they were going to help us. They register me and started sending money to my mobile money account. The most surprising part about Givedrectly is that all of their staffs I been interacting with are blacks and very trustworthy. I am so proud and want to extend thanks to Givedrectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have not cash out my money yet due to some busy schedule but I will definitely add to my existing business and pay my grandchildren school fees as soon as I cash out my money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 USD)
access_time almost 3 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 fix my house because the condition of my house doesn't satisfy me and I don't have anyone to help me do it. My husband is already dead and I don't have grown up children to help me. After fixing my house, I want to start a business that will generate more money for me so that it will help me more in the future when GiveDirectly is not around.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I love the way that GiveDirectly give unconditionally; since I lost my husband and daughter, I really don't have anyone to help me, that is why I really appreciate the help from GiveDirectly. I also love their nice way of talking to us each time they are here to interview us. Above all, they can't lie; I don't have anything bad to say about GiveDirectly yet.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my second transfer to buy food for my family; I bought a radio to keep me smiling and dancing when I play music on it to remember the joy that GiveDirectly has brought to me. Sometimes my neighbors put off their radios when they see me dancing the music playing from it. Now that I have my own radio, I can dance anytime I want. The remaining amount will be use to buy my oil for sale.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($269 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was too happy because, the living condition l was in was not suitable for me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
In the past months, I was not able to afford money to pay grandchildren school fees, providing food for the home and even to change my room condition. But right now, I am living a comfortable life, my grandchildren are in school happily and eating on time.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I paid my grandchildren school fees, bought rice for the home and change my room condition.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" I am a widow, I will focus on my grand children and make sure they are in school. The both of them are currently out of school due to the lack of money. I will also use the money to make a small farm to be able to feed my grand children and myself."
What is the happiest part of your day?
" In the last six months, to admit I haven't had any moment of happiness or joy but tears and sorrow!"
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" Since I lost my husband and five (5) of my children, I have not been myself, moreover my husband was my last hope who just died November 03, 2020. Things are very hard. As I speak to you, I haven't eaten since this morning. Maybe neighbors will send my food this afternoon when they are back from the farm".
