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.
Dama's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Dama received a $12 initial payment.
Jestina's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Jestina received a $235 fourth payment.
"I have a cocoa farm that I am working on at the moment; seeing my cocoa producing by next year and above will be my biggest accomplishment. That means my effort did not waste and I got my benefit from the work I put in."
Mercy's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Mercy received a $235 third payment.
"I spend my recent money on my existing business."
Morris's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Morris received a fourth payment.
"I spend my recent money on buying building materials."
Sunnyboy's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Sunnyboy received a $235 fourth payment.
"Give-directly did well by giving me money to build my house and paid my brother school fees."
Nathaniel's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Nathaniel received a second payment.
"I am a blind man who is passionate about education. I have three children in Monrovia; a 28 year old girl who's in 11th grade, a 20 year old boy in 11th grade as well, and my 15 year old son who's in the 4th grade. I spent my transfer on my children's tuition because they are my future. Once my children are educated, they will help get me out of poverty and also help my family live a better live. We will all be happy together as a family. Before GiveDirectly, getting my children's fees was a struggle for me. I would beg around to get money to send to them; but GiveDirectly has empowered me and I am happy."
Winston's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Winston received a $235 second payment.
"I budgeted 17,500LD for the processing of planks which will include doors for the new house I want to build. I also used 16,000 to purchase one bundle of zinc that will also be added to the previous zinc I bought for the house project. The reason I chose to build a new house is that this current house I stay in gives me lots of embarrassment and illnesses such as leakages during rainy days, smoke goes in my system a lot due to the kitchen being in the same space as my room, the dirt falls off the holes they were stuffed in thus causing injuries sometimes, the dust from the floor gives me cold which turns into cough, etc. Having this new zinc house with a paved cement floor will keep sickness away from me and give me much happiness and peace of mind."
Oliver's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Oliver received a $236 third payment.
"RE " In my opinion, Givedirectly is doing well because they are giving us money which is greatly helping us. I will advise givedirectly to remain on this path because it's a good one "."
Francis's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Francis received a $236 third payment.
"RE " Givedirectly is doing well for us and am satisfy. Am satisfy because givedirectly did not do pick and choose and they are truthful with their program "."
Martha's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Martha received a $236 third payment.
"RE " I hope to have my house standing (built) before the end of this givedirectly program or atleast by the end of this year. That is my greatest prayer right now"."