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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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 transfer was used to buy 5 bags of cement to plaster my old house with part of my transfer.My second and third transfer was spent on a one ( 1 ) lot of land to build a decent house for my family. I have developed a new goal for my last transfer. I brought construction materials like two bundles of Zinc, nails and plant to build a new house for my children also I was able to paid my children balance school fees.Thanks to Givedirectly because my life was very stressful and with the cash, I am happy and satisfied with my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate Givedirectly for the grant given to me because I never expected such a gift from anyone especially NGO. i am one of the happiest recipients in my community and my children are always happy since I received the payment. Thanks to Givedirectly for the grant.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer from Givedirectly, i was able to buy Zinc, nails, plant and paid my children school fees.I am grateful for this opportunity because my source of livelihood had been on farming and harvesting palm sell to sustain the family before Givedirectly came in my household.with Givedirectly money, i am now stress free and can now afford my family support daily. Thanks to Givedirectly for all the best done for my family.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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 I have set before receiving this transfer is to purchase half lot of land in Buchanan to start building my new house. I have been planning to build house in Buchanan city but couldnot succeed due to hardship. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support .I believe that with Givedirectly kind gesture, my dream to build a house in the city will soon come to pass.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In opinion, Givedirectly is an Organization that came to Liberia to empower the poor financially to take care of their families. Through Givedirectly cash supports, many recipients lives have been improved from living in thacth roof houses to a concreate zinc houses. Givedirectly is an Organization that doesnot take gifts from communities Thanks to Givedirectly for being transparent and non discriminatory in implementation . Every system in Givedirectly is well organised and doesnot need mprovement .
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my most recent transfer to buy half lot of land in Buchanan city to start building. I want to start building 4 bed rooms house in Buchanan city for my children.Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support.I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, I am going to live a happy life in this village.
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 needed to expand my slippers and frozen food business but I did not have enough money to do so. However, I was very excited when I received my transfer from GD. This money has empowered me to purchase more items and expand my shop. Moreover, I also used some of my transfer to purchase a very big and comfortable mattress for me and my children. GD transfer has affected my life positively. I am grateful to God for this opportunity.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
From my own judgement, GiveDirectly treats everyone equally and fairly during the selection process of qualifying households to benefit from this program. The effort and sacrifices coupled with their desire to reach far away towns and villages and help poor people like us with huge amount of money is laudable. I am so blessed to be part of this unique project.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My main goal was to expand my business. I couldn't achieve this because of limited finances. Nonetheless, GiveDirectly's transfer that I have received has changed my life for good. I bought two bags of slippers for $32,000LD. The remaining portion of my transfer was also used to purchase 2 cartons of chicken for sale. I am so pleased to have benefited from GiveDirectly's financial assistance that has completely changed my livelihood.
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?
It was a joyous moment that beautiful morning when I received my transfer through text message. With great enthusiasm, I hurriedly got up from bed and rushed into the bathroom. I've been wanting to plaster my house. In addition, I wanted to start a new retailed business as well. However, I couldn't accomplish all these because of limited income. Nonetheless, upon receiving transfer from GiveDirectly, I was able to achieve all of the above. I will forever remain thankful for such opportunity like this.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
One of the unforgettable changes in my daily life is that through GiveDirectly financial assistance, my life has transitioned from being jobless to a business owner.The cash has also provided me the opportunity to plaster my entire house. My life in the past seems hopeless. However, with this transfer from GD hope has been restored once more. The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving transfer is that, I feel partially accomplish and more relaxed in life now than before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought few buckets of garee, packs of candies etc..to establish my retailed business. I also used portion my transfer to purchase few bags of cement to plaster my house. As time goes by, I remain hopeful of expanding my retailed business once I receive my next transfer as promised by GiveDirectly. This is indeed a huge blessing and I am grateful for GD transfer which has made my life better.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I want to start a business, complete the house that i live in and pay my daughter school fees .
What is the happiest part of your day?
I be hearing about GiveDirectly staff working in other towns around me. I was hopping that they work in my town. I'm so happy today that GiveDirectly is working in my town and i received a phone.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I want to buy some household items, I want to complete my house and want to start a business but i don't have money. The challenge i face right now is, i don't have money.