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Eric
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Forestry (e.g rubber tapping)
faceAge:
36
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($280 USD)
access_time almost 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 have been building my own house but couldn't do that because of financial constraints. GiveDirectly have made my life better now.I have been putting susu for three years now just to have enough money to build my house but I couldn't still rise an amount to enable me to build my house because it wasn't sufficient. I have been doing gold mining for life. However,things have transform so fastly in my life since I started receiving transfers from GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly have done so much well for us. They gave us money to solve our problems and improve our lives. They didn't ask us for favour in return for what they have done for us. They have done no wrong to me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I withdraw my last transfer and saved everything in a yearly club that I've been member of for three years now. When we share our susu money in December, I will immediately start my house project.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 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?
I will speak about my goal later, but I want to firstly begin with my appreciation to was one of the best NGO ever in Liberia. The cash transfer program that GiveDirectly is doing in Rivercess County is doing very well to improved everyone level. I long been stopping in one room for many years along with my family, only because of difficulties. I was even unable to provide for my family daily basis need. My major majoritie had been to build a house for me and my family, and with GiveDirectly support towards me and my family wellbeing I was able to purchase some of my building materials Zinc and Cements, as I speak right now my building projects is going Im so happy to see my goal coming related. Again thank you GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
As for me and with in my personal opinion GiveDirectly is really doing very well for people of River Cess County, by rebuilding our livelihood from one level to a biggest level.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money in question was spend on my building materials Zinc and Cements, just for the so purpose my construction process. Again my many thanks and appreciation go to GiveDirectly for the intervention into my personal achievement.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($277 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?
Since I started receiving payment from GiveDirectly, my dream had been to built my own house. That had been my biggest goal all along. Presently am living in a rubber plantation house with my family and it is not a stable place to live with my family. Therefore, after receiving my transfer I have decided to built a house to move in with my family. For this reason I used some of my transfer and bought additional two bundles of zinc to be added to the previous two bundles.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has been doing well. They have brought so much relieved and joyed that we can't imagine. The sacrifices and efforts applied to reach us the beneficiaries are so much remarkable. Truly, I have not seen anything wrong done by GiveDirectly. We forever remain grateful for being a part of this program.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Before receiving payment from GiveDirectly, my biggest dream had been to built my own house and move out of the plantation house that I am presently residing with my family. The dream had been my worry all along but raising the money had been difficult to do because of lack of income. However, with my recent transfer I used some of the money and bought additional two bundles of zinc. The remaining money was spend on food items for my family.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($272 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was in the bush tapping rubber when I saw transfer alert from GiveDirectly. I was so excited. My three children have not been put out of school due me not paying. Secondly I'm living in my boss man house with my family. It hasn't been easy on me at all. GiveDirectly is a God sent organization to my resue.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is relaxation. I was suffering and worried. Since I got my transfer from GiveDirectly things are now working for my good.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my recent transfer to paid my three children that are in Monrovia attending school fees. Two bundles of zinc which cost hundred United States Dollars ($100 USD ). I bought clothes for my family and food for my home.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I get this money, I will continue with the house that I have started building, and I will send my child to school with the money that will remain.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happy because God send GiveDirectly to come help us in the future.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
To get food to eat, it's not a easy thing; so by GiveDirectly giving me this money, it will help me to get enough food for my family and to do other things.