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.
Rachael's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Rachael received a $405 second payment.
"in the coming year and beyond to raise more cash and open a retail shop business. This is because I do not make enough profit from the local brew, and for that reason, I have not been able to support my family. Therefore, this will be an additional source of income for me, and I trust I will no longer struggle to fend for my children's needs, especially paying their school fees."
Daniel's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Daniel received a third payment.
"Givedirectly help brought smiles to the faces of my family.Their work inspired me a lot in achieving my goal as a future doctor.I appreciate all of their effort and hope they reach everywhere in Liberia."
Helena's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Helena received a $233 fourth payment.
"Givedirectly kind is rare I haven't seen an organization who care for human like this .All of their work was fine and I really admired it and hope the extent their help to other parts of the county."
Ruth's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Ruth received a $233 second payment.
"Givedirectly is helping us financially and making us self dependent"
Nyiraneza's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Nyiraneza received a $301 initial payment.
"We live on a really small uncomfortble piece of land and I had always wanted to buy a land big enough to have a house constructed and carry out the farming activities I want to start. I am so thankful to GD for changing my family's life and allowing me to start doing my projects."
Mukantaganira's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Mukantaganira received a $301 initial payment.
"It is safe to say that I am now presentable and I feel like I am rejuvenating since I received my first transfer. I bought a good soap and some good body lotion to take care of myself, my husband and child now have good clothes and shoes and I am able to think of ways I will be expanding the farming idea that I started, thing I could not do before receiving LS1."
Mukabahizi's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Mukabahizi received a $301 initial payment.
"Before receiving my GD transfer, I was desperate and lived in indigence. My children and I had no clothes and I was ashamed of hanging around other people. My life changed when I received my first GD transfer. I was able to buy clothes for all of us and school uniform for my kids while also thinking of other things I can do for my family. I am so thankful to everyone in GiveDirectly."
Agnes's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Agnes received a $405 second payment.
"Although this was our last transfer, I am glad that a difference has been manifested in my family of 7. As a backup plan, I hope to open a clothes business shop to earn income for the family since the $10 we earn from the bodaboda business can not cater for all the household needs such as food and education. I plan on using a capital of $100 to initiate this business hence be excited that my family's financial burden is catered for."
Jumaa's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Jumaa received a $27 fourteenth payment.
"I have been doing casual jobs to earn a living. However, wages from it are often insufficient to meet the educational and nutritional needs of my family which are always on the rise. With the regular GiveDirectly transfers, I hope in the next year I shall have acquired additional livestock. Primarily, I aim to accomplish my goal of boosting my livestock-keeping venture. As I continue to receive my transfer, I shall particularly be buying more goats. These will be beneficial to my family at large."
Selina's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Selina received a $27 fourteenth payment.
"I hope to accomplish my goal of acquiring a parcel of land in the next year and beyond. There is a parcel of land that I had identified, and the seller had agreed to sell it out to us at $100. So far, I have not made any payment though I am working on how to raise some money to commit. That parcel will assist me in locating a suitable location for subsistence cultivation. It will aid in obtaining other sources of income. The acquisition of that amount is my key goal this year as I continue to get transfers. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for the financial support."