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Theresa
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
35
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 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?
The new goal I have set before receiving this transfer is to purchase piece of land in Monrovia for my children. I added my second and third transfers to purchase that piece of land I have six living children. I lost my husband some years back and I have been ungoing serious hardship . Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, my struggle will soon be over.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly actually did well for me in this community. I lost my children father and my mother the same year. It was through Givedirectly cash supports that I wasable to buy pieces of land for myself . Thanks to Givedirectly for offering freed cash to everyone in this village. Every worked Givedirectly did in this community is unique and non needs improvement.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my transfer to buy half piece of land in Monrovia for my children. I lost my husband some years back. I have been taking care of my children all along. Thanks to Givedirectly for empowering me financially. It is through Givedirectly cash supports that I am now an owner of a piece of land in Monrovia.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($248 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?
I did not have any new goal before receiving this payment. My plan has always been to build a new house. I have not been able to to that due to lack of money. Now that God has blessed me through this amazing program, I am going to stick to my old goals. Things have not easy for my family and I. We could not afford our daily upkeep. Sometimes we eat once a day and we barely get something else to eat till the following day. Our house leaks during the rainy days. We could not afford to change the roof or build a new one. I am so glad that j got enrolled in this program. Our lives will never be the same again.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has not done anything wrongly. It has changed our lives. This amazing program that I got enrolled in is a life changer. We are so grateful to be a part of this.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought zinc and some other building materials. I also used some of my money to buy some foot items for my family. I saved a little amount to add up and pay contractors.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($247 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?
The newest plan that I have for my second transfer is that I just bought a few clothes for business. I also pay my children's tuition and even bought them some schools material. I have been struggling to make life. I was only depending on farming to provide for my children. my children have been out of school because of the low income that I'm getting from the farming work.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing great things for me and my family. life was very difficult for me and my family. However, my children were not in school because of the low income that I'm getting from the farm. I'm grateful to give directly for their support.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
A huge of my transfer was spent on my children's schooling and the business that I'm doing now. I also bought two bundles of zinc and a few picks nail. I also bought one matters because I was sleeping on the ground. I m about to start a business that will help me.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
35625 LRD ($233 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was on my way to the creak to wash my children's clothes. I heard a lot of people talking about the give directly transfer. I quickly jog to the network area to check out mine. However, I'm now thinking about building a very decent house in my village. I was only depending on a farming job to survive. my children were not in school. with this transfer, all of my children are now going to be in school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm going to have a decent house now. my children are now in school with their friends. our daily meal has improved greatly them before. I'm very thankful to givedirectly for their support.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
A huge of my transfer was spent on my children's tuition. I also bought my children's schools material. I also thinking about buying a few bundles of zinc. while I'm waiting for my next transfer to come. with these transfers, our daily meal has improved greatly.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have 6 children by two seperate men, who abandoned me and the kids. I am the only one taking care of my children. Therefore as a single parent when ireceive this tranfer, I will pay my children's school fees and make small business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I have been sad for the death of my mother since last year. The only thing that brought me joy was when I got well from a serious sickness that nearly killed me. I had sold throat and could not eat for weeks but got well later.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am a single mother and an orphan. My mother was a great help to me but since she died November 10, 2021 things have been so difficult for me. No man and no money to take care of my children. My major problem is money. I need money to make business that will enable me take care of me and my children well being.