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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?
The only goal i had beforereceiving this transfer was to mprove my business such as buying more goods to add to the existing goods in the shop. I sell cosmetics and assorted drinks. The transfers I received has really helped me, now I will have more goods and make more money. GiveDirectly has done so well and I am grateful.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly improve the livelihood of the people. Now i am able to increase goods in my shop. Another thing she has done well in is her policy of not receiving gifts and also GiveDirectly is not partial in the enrolment selection. GiveDirectly thank you so much for bringing smiles on our faces.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought more goods for the shop.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 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 don't really have new goals for this recent money I received. But I decided to buy new goods to add to my existing business and to pay my children balance school fees for the academy year.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well, all of the work GiveDirectly has done is great. Since GiveDirectly been working in our county, I have not heard anything bad about her. My recommendation is for GiveDirectly to help the other counties as well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought additional goods with part of my money and added it to my existing business and I also paid my children balance school fees with the balance money for the academy year.
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?
My new goal is to improve my business by buying more things so that the business can expand.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing well by executing such a program which helps to better people's lives. And for what GiveDirectly is not doing well is by going to the town chief and doing whatever the town chief says before they start operation in a village. However, I do not see it as a much problem, because it is a policy, and every organization has a policy.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I received my first cash transfer, I bought more goods for my shop.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($267 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
By 9am at my shop in the morning ireceived message from GiveDirectly with my transfer payment it was unbelievable because i couldnt imagine an organization will give huge money like what i received. I have a shop but the goods.were not many because of finances. But now GiveDirectly has put smile on my face and i can fill my shop up with variety of goods which will help me make more profit. Thank God for Givedirectly.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Now my biggest difference in my daily life is waking up and seen my shop pack with goods that will bring me more customers and money. In the past getting money was quiet difficult but when the money came i knew this was a turning point in my life This has brought much happiness to me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer has enable me to fill up my shop with more goods and i am so exciited because i will.have more customers which will give me more money.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We will invest in to business so that it becomes sustainable source of income for the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Good health has been one of the greatest sources of our joy as family. I am saying this because, none of my family members have fallen sick for the past six months. That alone brought us joy and happiness.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of employment. This is actually a major challenge. In this difficult economical time, to cater for a family without job is so much difficult. Just sustaining on a small business had always been challenging.
