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Borbor
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liberia
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72
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Liberia Large Transfer
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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 transfer was used for two bundles of Zinc, nails with part of the money and spent the balance money for my wife medical expensive. Second transfer transfer was used for additional construction materials, paid contractors to saw my roofing plant and kept the balance money for food.The third transfer was used to buy enough medicine for my wife and bought additional materials to compete the house.The last money was used to paid the contractors for the building and bought enough food for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well by giving me money to take care of my family.I appreciate Givedirectly because my life has been very stressful and my age could not permit me to do any development especially building a descent house. Every process went well and I am happy because,This is a great opportunity I received since in my life. Thanks Givedirectly for every thing.I will forever remember Givedirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer from Givedirectly, i was able to paid the contractors to start with my new house. Givedirectly brought happiness in my household because, with my age and my wife is always sick and our our house is cover with thatch and it leaks especially during the rainfall season.With Givedirectly grant, my life is now better than before and my wife health condition is getting better than before. Thanks Givedirectly for making me to own a decent sleeping place.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($280 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 live in a very small old house that is covered with grass thatch. It is not conducive at all. When I got my first transfer, I bought zinc and nails to start constructing my own business. When I got my second transfer, I bought 8 inches matress. I also bought some food for my family. My new goal for my third transfer is to increase my business. Before GiveDirectly came in my community, I was selling a petty business. I used my third transfer to buy additional business. This will help me to generate more profit. The profit will be used for food and other needs that Will arise in the future. I appreciate GiveDirectly for my transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing very well. GiveDirectly gives money without pay back. GiveDirectly program is free of corruptions. I feel valued by GiveDirectly because of GiveDirectly kindness to me and my community. In my opinion, GiveDirectly is doing everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my money to buy additional goods for my business. Before GiveDirectly came, I was selling a petty business, but it was very small. With the help of GiveDirectly, my business has increased. I am now generating more profit. The money I generate from the program will help for my up keep continuously. I want to appreciate GiveDirectly for my transfer.
 
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 have been living in my daughter's house because my house broke down. I couldn't afford to rebuild my because i don't have the strength to make to help myself. My wife has been the helping to take care of family with the help of my children. I'm happy that Givedirectly came in and help me. Though my wife has been sick, i was still able to but some house materials and other provision for my family. The only goal i have is ro to build my own house and move in my wife and send our children school fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly have been good to me and my family. With the assistance from GiveDirectly my life is improving gradually. Doctors almost cut off my wife hand because i couldn't afford money to pay the bills until Givedirectly came and save her life. From the beginning of this program up to present Givedirectly has been good to.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money i received from Givedirectly, $15,000 Liberian dollar was used to pay my wife hospital bills. I sent $7,000 Liberian dollar to my daughter to help pay some of her school fees. I bought zinc and materials for my house project. I also used part of the transfer to buy a brand-new radio. The balance of the money was used to buy rice and transportation.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($283 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My trustee was having my phone when the message came on it. He run to me with the phone and said that givedirectly has sent me money, I was very much happy and rejoicing that day. I was happy because in my whole life I haven't received such money for free without paying back. Right away I told my trustee to go and withdraw my money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is I'm able to buy food for my family. I am also able to buy enough of medicine to take care of my sick wife. With the help of givedirectly I was able to start building my owned house, and I was able to buy iron sheets to change my leaking roof. Thanks to GiveDirectly for making my life changed for the better.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought one bundle of iron sheets for my new building. I also bought enough food for my family, my wife is seriously sick, I was able to spend the rest of the money to buy her medicine.
 
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access_time 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My age can't permit me to do any hard work now, so I want to establish a small business that will help me and my wife for our daily food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
One of my neighbors promised to get my wife hand treated anytime soon so I'm happy for that good news because I really love seeing my wife happy not crying.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Currently my wife hand is hurting her each day so to get my wife treatment is our first major challenge. And finding food for the month is our second worry now.