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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my most recent transfer to purchase cement and zinc including other building materials. I also used portion of the money to hire contractors for the cutting of wooden materials meant to erect the building.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly is doing well and secondly Givedirectly has done what other organisations have fail to do. They have helped us to be independent and today we are able to provide for the need of our children and relative living with us.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My goal remain the same and nothing has changed. I previously told some of your team members who visited me after receiving my first transfer that I intend to construct a new building and the process has already started which I am hoping to complete in the soonest possible time. When the house is comleted, it will reduce the stress of house and allow us to live freely.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($297 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent most of my transfer on three of my children's school fees. I have been finding it difficult to maintain my children in school due to financial difficulty. Therefore, when I received the transfer and withdrew it, I went differently to pay and clear their fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I don't know what GiveDirectly is doing that doesn't seem well. But am glad for the help that GiveDirectly is giving us. GiveDirectly is doing well by giving us phone, sim card and also cash to help us and our families.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have a new plan to build a one room apartment in Monrovia so that my children can have a place to stay whenever they come to Monrovia whether briefly or permanently.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($269 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I invested my transfer into business and I also paid my children tuition.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
As a single parent, my daily life has been very challenging. I have to burn coal to sell before earning money to pay my children fees but since I starting receiving my transfer, I can afford paying my children tuition without me doing hard labor and we have invested in business as well in order to have more source of income.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was happy when I received my transfer because Give Directly has regained my children and I hope of achieving our dream. From this transfer, were able to buy more goods for our business and my children are happy going to school.
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access_time 3 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
" I had a motorbike accident few days ago and I am facing problem with my right leg. Because of this it's hard for me to turn around to get something for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
" I have not being happy for the past six months. I injured from Motorbike accident, my grandchildren are sick and I don't have money to looked after them. With these condition, I can't feel happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
" I will like to do business and send my children and grandchildren to school. My husband left me and I have struggling to grow up my children alone. My daughter is with me with 2 children and I'm taking care of all of them. With this money she will go back to school, while I'm doing business with the other one"
