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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($281 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?
The first and second transfer was used for my children school fees and saved the balance money to await the next transfer to complete the buying of my materials for improving my house. GiveDirectly is a great and surprise NGO that came and reduced poverty in the life of my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well because my life have improved through the transfer. All the process went well. I am one of the happiest receipent now in my community.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I received the last money and save keeping it in my account. I never expected such assistance in my life but God first GiveDirectly second because my life is now better than before.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 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 have not developed any new goal yet. I want to accomplish my plan of building a new house. The first transfer couldn't buy everything I needed for my building project. I live in an old house. I want to build a decent place for my family comfort. I bought zinc, nails and other materials for my building project. I appreciate GiveDirectly for helping me with this transfer so my family living condition can change.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is the only NGO I have seen that gives money without asking for anything in return. GiveDirectly transfer comes directly to my phone, no third party involve, that which I see as a very good strategy in this corrupt society. In my opinion, GiveDirectly is doing everything well. All I have to say is thank you GiveDirectly for your financial support.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer on building materials. It has been my plan to build house, but the little money I earned from my crops is not sufficient to under take the cost. When I got this transfer, I bought two bundles of zinc and assorted nails to start this building project. I hope to complete it in a short possible time for my family to live in. GiveDirectly is like my earthly savior.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 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 on my way to Yarpah town when I received my transfer. I was very much happy and rejoicing on the way.
I was happy because in my whole life I haven't received such a money for free without paying back. Before than I used to sale for people in my village just to earn a living for my family. my children where all out of school due to low income. Now I'm very thankful that I was enrolled on this program. Because my children will now be in school, and we will have enough of food my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life now is I'm able to buy food for my family, I'm able to paid my children school fees. And also able to improved my house for myself .
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm planning to start a new business in my village.
I will used part of my money to paid my children school fees. I will buy enough foodstuff for my family. And I'm planning to improved my house in my village. Because it's hasn't been easy to even get food for my family used to be very difficult for me, I am so grateful to Givedirectly for their support.
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I had a business before but my business broke down. I don't have money now to start a new business. I want to start a new business if I'm eligible to receive money from GiveDirectly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The only thing that brought me joy and happiness in the past six months is i have life. I don't have money to fully provide for my family and start a business but I'm grateful that I'm a life. I know it will get better soon.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My main problem right now is, i don't have money. I want to start a business, pay my children school fees, provide for my family but i don't have money.