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Machach
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
33
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th 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?
I am implementing those previous plans that I had. One of the most important things I wish to do will like to buy one more motorbike and buy a mattress for my children. I have completed my house already. My wife sells the oil I produce from the palm I cultivate.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, this organization is the only organization that provides a good life for us the citizens of this county. Through the help of Give Directly, I'm able to change my roof from tect to zinc. The only thing I say to Give Directly is a big thanks and appreciation.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my money to start a business and bought a mattress for my children's room. Some of the money was used to buy food for the people working on my farm.
 
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?
I was living in my own old thatch house with my family but all my little cash went towards my children education. With Givedirectly help, i have ¹ developed a new goal because I want to move faster with the new house project. So i use my recent transfer to buy some construction materials to add it to the first and second transfer materials. I am proud and happy of this opportunity from Givedirectly because my life is better now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well by changing my life in giving me money to take care of my family. i was happy because I was not expecting such a gift from anyone. Every process went well. I am happy and grateful to Givedirectly. Thanks Givedirectly for making my family life better.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the cash transfer from Givedirectly, i have been able to paid for enough construction materials to start building my new house. Few years back before Givedirectly came in my community, things was hard even getting regular meal for the family was difficult. But with this money, my life is getting better.
 
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 was living in a old thatch house with my family but all my money I generated from my garden went towards my children education. I have developed a new goal.My new goal is to build a new house.I paid my children school fees and bought three bundles of Zinc with my first transfer. Currently, Iam using this second transfer to build a new house. Now, I am the happiest in my community.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am grateful to the Givedirectly family for improving my life especially in getting a new house. Givedirectly did well by making me to be respected in my community.In my opinion, With the hardship I was undergoing in my household, I am satisfied with every process in getting this money. Thanks to Givedirectly for making my family life better.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the cash from Givedirectly, I have been able to buy some construction materials for my new house and was able to paid part of my children school fees.Getting enough money to build my own house has been a major challenge. Now, With this money, I am happy and thankful to Givedirectly for making my life better.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I currently live in a one bed room house with my wife and daughter. All along my desire was to build a bigger house. I couldn't achieve this goal. However, I was very pleased when I received my transfer from GiveDirectly. I've decided to build a two bedrooms apartment for me and my family to move in. With this transfer, my family and I will experience a comfortable life at our new home.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I live in a single room with my wife and daughter. This situation has become very uncomfortable due to limited space. However, since I started receiving transfer from GiveDirectly, my entire situation has changed. I am currently building a two bedrooms apartment for me and my family to move in. This house will provide more space and comfort. Therefore, I feel so relieved that I am able to initiate this project through GiveDirectly financial assistance.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My plan is to build a new house. Therefore, when I received my transfer from GiveDirectly, I bought one bundle of zinc for 16,000LD. I also used portion of my money to buy nails. Similarly, my balance transfer was used to transport my building materials from Buchanan to Tarr town. I feel so relaxed that I am able to to start my building project through GiveDirectly financial assistance.
 
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have plan of making a palm farm, so getting this money will speed up my palm farm process. Secondly, I will build a new house for myself.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I saw how my farm land expanded last month, was something that got me excited.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am facing one major challenge and that's getting in a cude with a group of men to help brush my farm land in order to start the planning of my palm trees.