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4th 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?
No new plan my previous plan still stand to build my house because im living in a family house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did extremely well through the help of Give directly i was able to build my house own house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 6bundles of zinc and 13packs of nails and others assorted building materials and i used some of my transfer to buy mattress and clothes.
3rd 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 planned to start business and to build my own house before receiving my third cash transfer from Givedrectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedrectly is doing more than well for me in this village. I been planning to build my own house for the past five years but couldn't afford due to hardship. Givedrectly came to my village and register me for cash benefit. since I started receiving cash transfer from Givedrectly, Life is much better for me than before. I am building my own house presently, and eating on time. I have not seeing anything that Givedrectly is not doing well. I am very excited and want to extend thanks to Givedrectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I haven't cash out my money yet due to busy schedule and other family problems.
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?
My goal have been to build my house for the purpose of remembering Givedirect
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirect is extremely doing well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought house materials to build my house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
John, I am from the Fernila community in Bmi County. I was very happy when I saw the message in my phone saying I have received transfer from Give Directly.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Before Give Directly came, things have been very difficult. Getting food for my family, getting children school fees and medication have been my challenges. But now, I'm able to get food andpày children school fees easily. I will be able to build a house of my own.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the transfer, I was able to buy two (2) bundle of zinc, paid my children school fees, food for my children and a mattress.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
He says if he receives this cash, he will invest into a sustainable business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
He said for the past 6 months, he has not gotten sick, and he is not into problem with anybody, this has brought him joy and happiness.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
He said he is facing lot of challenges, but the main challenge is the lack of money.
