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Augustine
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Motorcycle or bicycle taxi
faceAge:
24
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 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?
I want to be grateful to Givedirectly for cash supports. The new goal I have set before receiving this transfer is to invest my last transfer in to business. I want to buy one used motorbike for commercial purpose. I spent my previous transfers to build new house and payback debt I owed someone. Thanks to Givedirectly for empowering me financially. I believe that when I invest some of my transfer into making business, I will be able to generate more money to take care of my family in The future.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly is an Organization that believes in empowering the poor. Givedirectly did well by offering freed cash to everyone in this village without paying back. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash supports. There is no system in GiveDirectly that needs improvement..
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer to buy one used Tv's star motorbike for commercial purpose. I want to be grateful to Givedirectly for the cash support. It is through Givedirectly cash supports that I no longer credit money from friends in this Community to take care of my family. Givedirectly cash suppors actually helped to improve my life. I believe that with my motorbike purchased , my dreamed to live better life in this community will soon come to pass.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($246 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 first and second money was used for one big sized mattress, paid credit, bought two bundles of Zinc and one 50kg bag of rice for the family.I have developed a new goal and also my focus is to complete my project I bought additional materials and esbhished a new buiness. With GiveDirectly transfer, my life is now better than before. I am surely stress free.Thanks to GiveDirectly for coming into my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well because, i plan long ago to build my own house. GiveDirectly have brought happiness in my entire family. Can you imagine, i can now rest, handle my own cash.Bravo to GiveDirectly for making me who I am presently. Every process went well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer from GiveDirectly, i was able to paid for additional building materials and started a new business to sustain the family when GiveDirectly shall have left and to complete the project faster. Building a decent sleecping place had been my dream but farming couldn't generated much cash to fully support the family and have a better development. My appreance is now a testimony to the community people. Thanks to GiveDirectly for improving my life.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($248 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 no new goals. The house I live in is spoiled. I haven not been able to change the roof due to lack of money. I am a commercial motorcycle rider. The money I generate a day is given to the motorcycle owner. He then use some of that money to pay me. Sometimes the money I get paid is not enough to cater to my family upkeep. Things has not been going so well for us. I could hardly afford my child's tuition. I was so excited when I got enrolled in this program. Our lives will improve for the best.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly is not doing anything wrongly. It has changed omand improved our lives. This is so overwhelming. We grateful for this opportunity.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am so grateful for this opportunity. I was excited when I received my payment. I used some of my money to buy a zinc and some other materials. I also bought a bag of rice and some other items for our house. I saved a little amount. Hopefully after receiving all of the transfers, I will add up to buy my own motorcycle.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($235 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
At night, while I was in my bedroom, I received my transfer from GiveDirectly. At that very moment, I was so amazed and started dancing. I have realized that this would change my livelihood. Hence, I used portion of my transfer to purchase mattress and enough food for my home. Moreover, my balance transfer was used to pay all of my debts.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving transfer from GiveDirectly is the fact that I was able to pay all of my debts in time. Additionally, being financially capable of purchasing enough food for my household along with a very big and comfortable mattress is a dream come true. I am very excited and grateful for this golden opportunity that has helped changed my livelihood.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was in need of finances to buy food for my home and also purchase a very big mattress for my family to relax at night. Therefore, as soon as I received my transfer, I used a huge portion to buy a 12in mattress for $13,200LD. Portion of my transfer was also used to purchase 3 bags of rice for consumption purpose. The balance portion of my transfer was used to pay all of my debts.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I am a motorcyclist and I am riding for a relative. I usually report 1000.00LD daily which is very strenuous, so when I receive my transfer from GiveDirectly, I will use portion of it to buy a motorbike and use the remaining one to invest in a business that could serve as a source of income to cater to my household needs".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"In the last six months, my household always had food to eat which brought me so much joy. We didn't make farm last year but the little compensation I usually received from riding the bike, I used it to get food."
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"The biggest hardship I am face with now is lack of finance. I am a motorcyclist who is riding for a relative. The compensation I receive per week is not enough to cater to my household needs".