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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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?
First, second and third transfer was used to paid for my children school fees with part of the money and the balance money was used for two bundles of Zinc and nails to build another house for my family. The last transfer was used for additional materials to complete the house project .I am so much grateful and still can't get over this surprise. Thanks to Givedirectly for every thing.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate Givedirectly because giving me money is a great opportunity for my family especially the children feeding, school fees and others important household attention. Every step want well.Thanks to Givedirectly for the grant.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought additional materials to complete the house because the raining season is getting closer and my old house is cover with thatch and it leaks especially during the rainfall season. But with the cash, i am happy and satisfied with all of what Givedirectly have done for me.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 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?
I have not developed any new goal yet. My plan has been to build a modern house for my family. I am a volunteer teacher. I couldn't achieve my dream because of low income. I used my three teansfer to buy cement, zinc and nails to build my house. In the next three months, my family will have a decent house to live in. I appreciate GiveDirectly for this financial empowerment.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing everything well by giving me cash without asking for anything in return. The program is well organized with unique stages. Three is not corruption. In my opinion, GiveDirectly is doing everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my recent transfer to buy 10 bags of cement and nails. It has been my plan to build my own house, but I couldn't afford the money to do so. I am a volunteer teacher at my community school. I am anticipating to start this building project this month. In the next two months, I will have a good house for my family. I appreciate GiveDirectly for this great help.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($300 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 dropped out of college and came in this town to raise money. I am a volunteer to my commuinty school. I live in one room with my wife and two children. When I got my first transfer, I bought zinc to construct my house. My new goal now is to make a large farm. I don't want my family to suffer for food like before. My transfer is giving me solid foundation in life. My family is very happy. We appreciate GiveDirectly for the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing well by giving us unconditional cash that is improving our life. I was living in poverty and this transfer has started changing my life. The staff speak to people in polite manner. GiveDirectly is doing everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought additional zinc to add it to the previous zinc I bought with my first transfer to build my house. I live with my family in a single room that was given to me by a community member. I also use some of my money to start a big farm project. This will enable my family to have enough food in the future. Unlike before, hunger was a serious problem for my family. My life is getting better because of this transfer. GiveDirectly is doing extremely well for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I went to the forest up the mountain where we usually make call to check my phone. I received my money and I was very happy.I started shouting all my neighbor's came around and we all celebrated together until ìthe next morning.This money brought happiness in my household. since I was born, I Left the village and went to the city for my education.Since I returned to the village, I haven't build my own house up to now
I started teaching at my community school as volunteer with a little cash given to me monthly which could not sustain the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have money now to start a building for my self.The struggle was not easy. I was seriously shocked when I received the payment.I was able to start buying my house materials and awaiting my second transfer to start my building.I appreciate the grant from Givedirectly because my life is getting better.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent part of my transfer on two bundles of Zinc and saving the balance transfer.I am awaiting my second transfer to start my building.My source of livelihood had been doing volunteer work for a little amount.Because of misfortune and the little money from volunteer work, I had not been able to have a development in my community. But with the cash transfer life is getting better.
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My first priority is to build my own house, since I returned from Monrovia after my graduation, I started working towards building my own house here so once I get money I will continue my house project.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Wow, I was very stressed-up about how to complete my house project, but now I'm some how excited because hearing about this money transfer from Givedirectly.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My major challenging situation for now is generating money to get my house materials on hand so once I start my house project it won't give me any hard time to complete.