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Isaac
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
50
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD
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 children were sent home from school due to lack of finances to pay their tuition. I could not continue my house project also due to low income. Nonetheless, when I received my recent transfer, I bought 2 bundles of zinc to complete the roof of my house. Furthermore, I used portion of my transfer to pay my children yearly tuition. I am grateful to GD for this life changing opportunity.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
From my own judgement, GiveDirectly has been very honest in delivering cash to poor people like us. I am very excited and blessed to be part of this unique project. GiveDirectly is doing everything so well thus far.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I needed money to complete my house project and moved in with my family. Moreover, I needed to complete payment of my children yearly tuition. Therefore, I used portion of my transfer to purchase 2 bundles of zinc ($27,000LD) and a carton of zinc nail to roof my house. Similarly, the remaining portion of my transfer was used to pay my children yearly tuition. I feel so relieved at the moment. My life has changed completely.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD
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 have always thought of building a big and spacious house. Therefore, when I received my previous transfer, I started my building project. Meanwhile, I will be able to complete my house project by purchasing few more bundles of zinc, packs of nails and wood. These materials will be used to roof my entire house. A big thanks to the entire team at GD for changing my livelihood.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
All of GiveDirectly dealings thus far has been just and timely. It surprises me most often to see an Organization like GD. I am so blessed to have participated in this life changing opportunity. May God blessed all those involved in putting smiles on our poor faces.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I needed money to complete my house project. In doing so, I bought 4 bundles of zinc ($42,000LD) to roof my house. Furthermore, I purchased 1 carton of zinc nails and mixed nails with money saved from my previous transfer. Transfers received from GiveDirectly has transformed my life completely. I am grateful for this golden opportunity.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was sitting at home when I had come from the farm resting in the afternoon when the mobile money alert came to my phone. When I opened my incoming message box, I saw the amount of forty thousand three hundred seventy five dollars from GiveDirectly. I was happy in my mind meanwhile, I was still not believing that the amount sent was real till I when to the mobile money booth and cash out the physical money. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for putting me on this program.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Through the transfer that I received, I was able to pay my children's school fees. I was also able to buy zinc for my house roof. Since I received my transfer, there has been a lot of changes in my daily life. I feel relieved from school fees payment and no more worry about the rainy season because my house is now going to be covered with zinc. Thank God for GiveDirectly. I really do appreciate GiveDirectly coming to this community.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am tired of cutting tatch every year to replace the old ones on the roof of this house. I therefore spend portion of my most recent transfer on purchase of zinc. I also used portion to pay my children's school fees. One thing I must let know, I have not been in the position to pay my children's school fees but with the money, I was able to pay their school fees without any balance. Also the zinc I bought with the money have made me to no longer cut thatch because I replace the thatch with the zinc.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I want to buy zine and build my house. My current thatched roof house is damaged and I am tired repairing it. I also plan to use some for my children school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I just lost my mother so I am still sad about her passing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My son is a 10th grade student and I don't have money to support his schooling this year because times are hard.