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Annie
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
60
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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?
RE: Before the coming of givedirectly in my community my family and i barely survived from hand to mouth because the was nothing really doing. I have four children, seven grandchildren staying with me and am responsible for their wellbeing which have not been an easy task especially when it comes to their school fees. Because of givedirectly transfer i have presently constructed a new and bigger house for my family and i which is more comfortable.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
RE: Givedirectly have been awesome since the day they entered this our community with this program. They have been doing very well from the enrolment process up to present their system is really in good. Every individual from givedirectly that i have interacted with are well train, kind and friendly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
RE: I spend the most of my recent transfer on creating my pre-existing business and started farming. Because of givedirectly transfer my family and i have a more stronger and amazing business which is helping me to take care of my family, therefore i am very grateful to givedirectly.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($297 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?
RE: Am a Pastor for a church here and as the pastor of the church i received visitors most of the time and it have been very embarrassing for me, because i don't have enough space in my house to host my guests most of the time. The house am presently in is very small therefore everytime I have guest from other towns and villages during the church conference i become embarrassed. So i decided on building a bigger house but the finance was my biggest problem but now I have a decent big house with enough space to host a lot of people for this year conference.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
RE: Givedirectly is doing very well from enrolment days up to present their training is overwhelming. Every individual from givedirectly that had ever talked here to me had been out of this world with kindness. Presently am the most proud people on this planet and am so much grateful to givedirectly for this.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
RE: Am going to spend the most of my money on purchasing cement for the finishing of my house which is a dream come through for me. The transfer has just come the right time because it is this December that we normally host the conference so this year conference am going to be receiving my guests with proud and excitement.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($297 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?
Prior to me receiving my transfer,I was not thinking about completing the house building project I started,but it all came as a new plan upon receiving money from Givedirectly
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is giving us money with no cost attached.They are doing exceptionally well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The spent most of my transfer on building a new house
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($260 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I fell Happy when my daughter told me at morning hour there is money on my momo account, because all I was thinking those people who register me on this GD program was fake people (scammer), after that are started believing GD field staffs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that,my life had already getting on the pathway of good living standard, especially when I used my transfer wisely in improving my living condition or establishing new business.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I'm thinking of two things but stll confuse , I firstly I want to change my roof on my house and second I want to do business, because,business pays.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This recipient plan to zinc her house with her transfer.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My mother recovering from sickness made me very happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Providing food and financial assistance to my children is my greatest challenge.