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Reuben
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Motorcycle or bicycle taxi
faceAge:
27
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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 goal right now is to complete my house. I was able to establish my own business. My dream of generating money for future use has come. However, the greatest thing that I will have is to marry my girlfriend.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing so many good things. Through GiveDirectly my life is improving. Am now able to support my family. Am happy to be a beneficiary of this program.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought additional materials to complete my house. I also used some of my money to buy food for my parents. The balance money will be use to pay for the workmanship. Am bless to be part of this program.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($281 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 first and second transfer was use for susu inorder to get enough money to establish a new business to sustain my family when Givedirectly shall have left. I developed a new goal.My new goal is to buy some construction materials to start my new house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate Givedirectly for making me happy. Receiving such assistance is a plus for my family.I am grateful for the grant. I am grateful because my life is getting better.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer from Givedirectly recently, I bought my new house materials.I am one of the happiest person in my community.I been suffering living in my family house no free space for my children.Since I received the transfer from Givedirectly, My family are always happy. Thanks Givedirectly for bringing happiness in my household.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($290 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 always dreamed of building my own house but, because there was no money i decided to live in my friend house. Before getting on Givedirectly program, i was riding bike for a friend and later got my own bike. The changed of plans came about when i got on Givedirectly program, my friend and I decided to join susu with our first transfer and we suceeded in doing it. I was able to buy a new motorbike for myself . The bike has run for one and a half month, the money i generated from the bike, i bought two bundle of zinc to start building my house. My next plan is to buy another bike from my third transfer along with the money i get from the bike that in traffic. I have join $2000 dollars susu that money will be used to build my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing very well for me. My struggle is coming to an end gradually through the help of Givedirectly. My parents are now benefiting from me immensely. Through Givedirectly transfer, i have own a saving account and also a owner of properties that i never thought of having. My is changing gradually i believe, before this program can come an end i will succeed.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money i received from Givedirectly was used to buy a new motorbike. I also bough two bundle of zinc from it. I starting a business with the money Givedirectly give me. I so happy to be a part of this program. My business is growing and my saving is increasing.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($283 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I'm a motorcyclist contractor. I ride bike for friends for a daily higher. I was on traffic that friday morning when i received a massage, i immediately parked the bike along the road to check my massage. To my greatest suprise it was a life changing massage from Givedirectly which stated that i have received a transfer of $40375 Liberian dollar. I was over excited! From that very moment I knew that my dream of getting my own bike has come to pass.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The difference in my daily life now is, am now handling my own cash. I help to provide food for my parents. My children will now have a better life. I go on traffic according to my time. Am a relaxed man because, I'm not reporting to anyone anymore. Before, i was stressed because i left farming and decided to take a new trend in my life. At first it was hard for me but, at times goes by i was happy !.farming and not schooling was my greatest challenge. With this transfer program i can now go back to school at the time i be riding my back.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money i received from Givedirectly, was added to the little saving i had to purchase a brand new motorbike for myself. I bought my parents one bag of rice from it. Indeed Givedirectly has Change my life.
 
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access_time 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The first thing when I get the money, I want to build my house and start my business. Another thing is to get on the traffic with more motorbikes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The thing that has made me happy is about GiveDirectly business, because GiveDirectly makes me to feel happy by coming around us to help us.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The problem I am facing now, is financial problem because there is no means to get any work to do. Another thing is, I want to go back to school again.