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Janjay
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
29
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($280 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?
Paying my children school is always a goal for me and my husband. I do not think it is a new goal owing to the fact that it is our (husband and I) responsibility. I have three children. They are presently in school. I believe in educating them, since I did not had the opportunity to go far in school. So, when I received my last transfer, I paid their balance tuition right way.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done very well for me through its cash transfer program. My husband and I had no money during the beginning of this academic year to send our children to school. It was not easy for us. But thanks to GiveDirectly for reaching our village and empowering me with money to pay for their educations. I am very grateful for this opportunity and is something very unforgettable. However, when it comes to things done unwell by GD, I do not know of any.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent portion of my last transfer on my children balance school fees and save some for our house project. I am really interested in educating my children. My husband and I are farmers. Farming work has been the only means of supporting our home. Most time my husband and I find it difficult to pay for our children educations. But thanks to GiveDirectly for being here for us by giving me money directly that I was able to paid their balance tuitions.
 
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?
My goal was to build my house,but I never had the means of making my goal come true.with the help of this transfer funds I am able to build my house and my life have change
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give-directly do well by giving me transfer fund to enable me build my house. If it was not this transfer funds,I wouldn't have the opportunity of building my house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my recent transfer on buying zinc,sticks and zinc nails.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 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 intent focussing on my previous goal that is building my own house to completion. Once I'm done, I may have have other things to pursue but for now I want to get my house standing, that is my priority now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly are kind and gentle people, I love everything about them.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I will spend my transfer on my project on ground, that is buying additional building materials and saving some money for workmanship.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($282 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was doing some work in my house when I heard people shooting, suddenly I ran out to inquire what the noise was for and I met a very good news on ground! Give Directly had just sent in our transfers, I joined them and we began to dance around.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Putting my children in school and on time has always been my biggest challenge. At times they will be home watching their mates go to school which was so tense for me, also looking at the kind of house we live in has also been challenging to us. With Give Directly transfer, my children are now in school and my house project is ongoing. Thank God for Give Directly who has lifted so much burden from my neck, I am indeed grateful!
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I want to build my house, and pay my children school fees. All transfers will be directed to building my dream house so that I can have a better place to lay my head along with my children. My children education is one important thing that has always bothered me, thank God that they will also have the opportunity to be in school with their friends.
 
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I already have a plan to build a house for my family, so if I'm fortunate to benefit from GIVEDIRECTLY i will buy building materials to build my home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest thing for us is the coming of Givedirectly to work in our town. Atleast we can now have a means to develop our lives.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our greatest challenge now is getting money to build a decent home for our family so we don't have to squat with people.