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Kula
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
47
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My only goal from the beginning of the program has been to build a house for myself and Educate my kids.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly is doing everything well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money to buy building materials for my project.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 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 name is Kula Sonnie from Kalagban town Dowein District Bomi County, I planned to Renovate my house from my cash support from GIVE Directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I have no problem with Give Directly work. Give Directly is doing well by supporting people individually in my community
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought food the building materials
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 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?
Yes, I wanted to buy my water pump for my agriculture farm
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly can do everything good
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my most recent transfer in my water pump
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Currently my spouse is not working to earn any money to pay for our basic needs. If I receive this cash transfer I will use some portion of the money to buy a bundle of Zinc to renovate my house. Also if the remaining balance of the money is enough I will use some to pay my children's tuition. And lastly I will also use some to establish a business inorder to have a continuous flow of cash in the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Even in my struggling life my children were able to complete their school year and get promoted to the next level. This brought me Joy and happiness
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Firstly I have my aging mother that I am catering to in terms of feeding and the provision of medications, which I can not afford due to my current financial status. My house is not in a good condition to provide shelter for my family, during the rainy season we seek shelter in other relatives house. This puts me in a position to work on people's farm for little amount of money that can not sustain my family.