GDLive Newsfeed
We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Patience's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Patience received a $233 fourth payment.
"My kids are growing up and some days they will have to leave the village to seek higher education. Therefore, my wish is to purchase a lot of land in Fish Town and build so that they will have place to stay while going to school. To accomplish my goal, I have established a little business to support me in the process."
Luther's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Luther received a $233 second payment.
"Givedirectly has done extremely well in my community. Through Givedirectly cash transfers, many have been able to construct their houses and send their kids to school."
Khadija's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Khadija received a $403 second payment.
"As a family, we do struggle to make ends meet through the bodaboda business my husband runs. It is seasonal and the income is unpredictable as on a good day, we earn $7 otherwise we do not make any profits. Since I already opened a hotel business, I hope that the profits may double in a few months. To achieve this, I plan on expanding the business through the profits and additional savings from the transfers. I will be glad that my family of 2 will be financially stable and settled as well. wish to expand my hotel business from the profits and add more goats"
Esther's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Esther received a $233 fourth payment.
"I want to see my family leaving the old house into our new home sleeping in peace and comfort.We also want to engage in producing cocoa in a few years to come so that will last generation to come for the families."
Philip's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Philip received a $233 fourth payment.
"By the Grace of God, I want to see myself and my family in a better position.My children are my source of motivation and I'm hoping they will take me out of poverty someday and make me experience a good life."
Esther's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Esther received a $233 third payment.
"I do appreciate this amazing and wonderful organisation for all of the effort they put into supporting us financially, especially in the rural area of Liberia, which helps reduce our struggle."
Debora's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Debora received a $233 fourth payment.
"I will buy one bundle of zinc to complete the two bundles I bought previously to build our beautiful home with 3 bedrooms.My house is not in good condition during the rainy season.We can't sleep in peace because of the leakage.It has been my worry each time we approaching rainy season, not until Givedirectly brought their help, which helped us to purchase enough zinc to change our house roof."
Solomon's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Solomon received a third payment.
"I hope to have my house completed by next year. Moving into my own home will be my biggest accomplishment in life. This will be the best accomplishment I've been waiting for for many years. I hoping for this to happen because it will give me lots of respect among my friends."
Susannah's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Susannah received a $233 third payment.
"GiveDirectly is doing well by giving me money to change my life. They have made me a happy person. I am having sound sleep most nights because of the money GiveDirectly is giving me. They have not done any bad."
Harris's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Harris received a $233 third payment.
"I hope to see myself moving into my own house in the next one to two years. This achievement will be the greatest opportunity I've had since the days of my existence. Having my own house will make me a real man figure amongst my peers and neighbors. My woman will have her own kitchen and sitting place and it will make her happy."