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Bandu
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
48
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 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?
I have a new goal which is to build a house for myself.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing everything well in my opinion.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Am keeping my recent transfer to build a house for myself.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My main concern have been how my children school fees are paid
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirect have done extremely well for us and I am very thankful for the opportunity given me to be part of the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My children school fees and other related school materials were purchased from the money received
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($299 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Our overall plan was to build a house for our children and support them in school
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well, I didn't see anything else, besides being very thankful to God first and Givedirect
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
We are building our future home for our children and give support to their going to school
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($273 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I am Bendu sheriff from Peeyan town Bomi County Liberia. I was very excited when I receive transfer massage from Givedrectly it was a big surprise and the money came at the right time where I was very broke and needed to pay my children school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The big differences is being able to paid my children school fees.I was seriously broke and really needed money to register my children. life was very difficult for me before receiving transfer money from Givedrectly. I am a gardener and only depend on my crops to support my family. I am planning to build my house and invest in to agricullture just to keep on supporting my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
upon receiving transfer money from Givedrectly, I was able to pay my children school fees, and bought fertilizer for my crops.I want to extend thanks and appreciation to Givedrectly for helping me paid my children school fees.
 
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I intend to pay my children tuition fees and the remaining will go towards establishing a genuine business to support me and the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the last six months our crops have yield more than we expected. This makes me feel happy that I was able to provide for my household and the vulnerable children currently with me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
One of the major challenges I presently have is that, as an Imam, I usually give care to vulnerable children such as orphans and/or abandoned children by providing them basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. Providing food and clothing is the major thing right now I'm experiencing.