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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
No New plan my previous plan still stand to build my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly.did extremely well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 2 bundles of zinc and nails and others assorted building materials and i used some of my transfer to buy food and mattress.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($281 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 plan was to build my house and do business so i didnt have any new gpal.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly dont ask for momey food and others but rather GiveDirectly give us
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spemt my money on planks zinc i bought drugs like pai tablets malaria tablets and other to sell
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($284 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I went to network area to get the message I was very happy. I needed mattress because i was lying on mat and i also needed to do my business.ehen I collected the transfer i decided to take care of my needs and through GiveDirectly I was able to.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life will.improve better because im empower to do a business which will help me a lot, that's the biggest difference in my daily life now.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my money on scratch cards , red oil to sell by bottle and my mattress to lie on as well as food.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I graduated from high school since 2019, it was my prayer to further my education either at University level or a vocational training, but my parents couldn't afford the money needed.
If I am eligible to benefit from this cash transfer, I hope of enrolling in a vocational institute. This will help me achieve my dream of preparing a better future for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Apart from subsistence farming, I also do hunting. Hunting brings me the greatest joy, especially when I am able to catch a huge animal.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I graduated from high school 2019. Since that time, I have tried every means possible to see me further my education, but its not just working. My greatest challenge right now is furthering my education.
