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Mary
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
50
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($280 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?
The new goal I have set before receiving this transfer is to purchase cement bags for my house. I want to start laying my house bricks with cements .My current house roof is badly leaking. Thanks to Givedirectly for empowering financially. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, my dreamed to live in decent house will soon come pass.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly really help the needy ones in this community.Givedirectly distributed phones to everyone in this Community . Givedirectly staffs know how to handle people with respects.Thanks to Givedirectly for the direct cash supports. I believe that with my transfer, my long time suffering will soon be over.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy 47bags of white cements and secondIy, hired 5 contractors to start building my house .I am presently building three bed rooms house. I want to relocate with my family because my current house is in bad condition. Thanks to Givedirectly for empowering me financially. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, My planned to live better life in this village will soon
 
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?
The new goal I have set before receiving this transfer is to start building my house immediately to relocate from the thacth house. I am planning to purchase steel rods and cement bags to start building my house foundation. Thanks to Givedirectly for the biggest surprise in my life as a single parent who is living in an old thatch house. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, My planned to build strong zinc house will soon come to pass.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly has really done well for everyone in this village especially me who house roof is always leaking when there is heavy down pull of rain . Givedirectly cash supports had empowered recipients to start building zincs houses in this village . Thanks to Givedirectly for the kind gestures. There is no system in Givedirectly that needs improvement.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my recent transfer to purchase 8 bags of cement and bought 16pieces of steel rods for my house pillow. I am planning to build a decent concrete cement house in this village . I am overjoyed for the kind of help Givedirectly is doing for me . I planned to save my balance money to pay advance to cashual workers who will build my house. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, my dream to live in a decent house will soon come to pass.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($279 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?
I have not developed a new goal yet. My plan has been to build a decent house. I used my previous transfer to buy building materials. I used my current transfer to pay Sawyer to saw my plank. I want to build a modern house. I have been living in a grass thatch house for a long period of time. This transfer is completely taking my life from poverty. I am moving from living in grass thatch house to zinc house. It wouldn't have been posibile without the help of GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I must congratulate GiveDirectly for the exceptional work GiveDirectly is doing. To see NGO that does not accept anything from community member is a surprising thing for me. The staff taking their time to visit me everytime and speak to me in a polite way is another plus for GiveDirectly. In my opinion, GiveDirectly is doing extremely well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer on buying gasoline to saw wood for house. I also used portion of the money to pay the Sawyer. Building house has been my plan, but I couldn't afford because of financial constraints. GiveDirectly transfer is making my life better than before. I see a better future where I will have a decent home. I really appreciate GiveDirectly for my transfer.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($276 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 selling in the market, when my phone alarmed. I quietly went to one of my church brother to help me read the massage for me. With hurried, i parked my things and ran home to share the good news with my children. Upon my arrival at home, my children were astonished to see me at home early. My mean concern was, i was thinking that the follow-up team could interview me that same day so i was waiting for them. I later broke the news to my children and the entire house became very noisy there was so much joy and happiness. People said, that i was even drunk. Life has been so hard for me since my husband deceased. I make farm and credit goods from people. sell them, pay the principal and manage the profit. Am grateful to Givedirectly for the opportunity given to me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
There's a big differences in my life, since i started receiving money Givedirectly. With the help of Givedirectly program, i was able to pay all my debits and buy a mattress for a comfortable sleep. Even though i been supporting my children in school and feeding them from the farm and business that i have been managing. I'M grateful that Givedirectly came to multiply my efforts to fast strike things that has been delay in my life . Seeing my children struggling to support their selves in school among their friends has been a total worry for me. Givedirectly has come to wipe always the tears of the poor which i forever remain grateful to God for this program.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money i received from Givedirectly,i used some of it to buy a brand new mattress. I also used $120 united states dollars to buy two bundle of zinc to build a new house. The balance of the money was used to pay my debit in the susu saving club.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive my transfer iam going to invest in my children's schooling because once they go to school, they would be better assets to our country and the world at large. I also intend building a new house as the one iam in now is old.
What is the happiest part of your day?
GiveDirectly has really brought me joy, i feel so satisfied that GD has decided to give me money i didnt work for and i know that this money is going better my life so much.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest problem now is that my house leaks so badly that during the rainy season i dont have a suitable place to sleep.