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Kumba
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
31
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive the cash transfer, I will use some to improve small business, pay children school fees and the balance will be used to plaster my house floor. I am currently doing a small business and wish to improve it because the earnings cannot meet all of my family needs. The intention for the business was to complete my house, the house floor is very dusty that disturbs us a lot, we always pour water on the floor to keep it in a better condition. If I am successful to receive the cash transfer, I would love to buy cement and plaster the floor, My kids are not in school due to financial constraints, I will send them to school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
What has brought me joy or happiness in the last six months, was in August 2021 when my Aunt surprised me with a bag of rice at that time my husband has travelled to Grand Cape Mount and things weren't easy, my kids cried every night due to hunger. It helped me so much and brought smiles to my children faces, I was really happy. The presence of Givedirectly within our community has brought me more Joy because I am sure it's going to greatly improve our lives.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Finance is the biggest challenges I faced with currently. My kids are not in school and my business cannot cover all of my family expenses, I had to do some casual labour to earn some money. My Husband is presently in Grand Cape Mount county hustling to earn some money for the family by brushing people farm. Things are really difficult for our family, since our house was built we wouldn't continue living in our neighbor's house because it was really embarrassing, my husband will always leave to sleep with some friends, there was just a room given for our family (seven family members). We had to move in with the house incomplete (floor not plastered, no ceilings, doors etc). I will really appreciate assistance to help improve the livelihood if my family.