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Mercy
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
40
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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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?
From the beginning of the program, my goal was to improve my house by changing the roof from the tach to zinc which was accomplished through the help of GiveDirectly transfer, my new goal is to improve the business that I have started through my transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by being truthful and straight throughout the programme, they are also kind and patient with recipients during interviews. I don't know what the organization is not doing well because everything is okay to me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to buy some goods for my business, I also paid my three children's school fees and the balance was used to buy foodstuffs for my family.
 
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?
My new goal is to buy more goods for my existing business. My dream has always been to expand my business which I'm working on now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is an answer prayer, they have improved our lives and given it a meaning. I'm thankful to God for them.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My transfer will be spent on additional goods for my business like rice, and other frozen food. The remaining portion will go towards the improvement of my house (ceiling, floor and etc).
 
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?
My plan was to build my own house and move in with my three children, because the house Im in for now is own by my aunty. Because my children father put me aside for different woman business and don't have time for me and the children at all.Things been very difficult for me and my children wellbeing even some time to even get food to eat is not easy on a daily basis. All of my payments when to was building materials such as zinc and Cements and others when to was my children school fees for the betterment of my children future.I just want to exstand my appreciation to Give Directly for the kindness to was me. God will continue blessings GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Personally for me, I think wirh in my own opinion Give Directly is doing well for now by changing our livelihood.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Most of my money when on purchasing building materials and paying my children school fees.
 
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?
My husband is not working. Sometimes he gets hired daily to do some jobs. The money he earns is not enough to sustain our family. We always wanted to change the roof of our house. Unfortunately, we have not been able to raise the money. I was astonished when I received my transfer. It's like a dream come true. I was feeling so fine when I saw the money. Thanks to GiveDirectly our lives will get better.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Comparing my life before I started receiving money from GiveDirectly to now, one of the biggest difference is that we can afford daily meals regularly. Secondly, with these transfers I will be able to achieve my goals. Our lives will improve. Thanks to GiveDirectly for this unique opportunity.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My husband has been a daily hire. The money he earns is not enough to maintain both of us and our daughter. Our house is not in a good condition. We have been wishing to build a new house but have not been able to achieve it because of the lack of funds. I was very excited when I received my money. I'm so grateful to God through GiveDirectly my dreams will come to pass. With the GiveDirectly cash program my family will have a better future.I used some of my money to buy some roofing materials. I also bought food for my family. I saved a little amount to add up and do business when I receive rest of the transfers.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am already selling used clothes to earn money for my family and I. If I get this money from Give Directly, I will use it to buy more clothes to sell.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Most often, getting happy is very difficult because of my current living condition. However, seeing Giving Directly working in my town today really made me happy because I am show of getting money to solve my many problems.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
During the rainy season, it is very difficult to sleep in my house because of the lack of Zinc. My biggest problem is that, I do not have money to purchase zinc inorder to fix my house.