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.
Jallah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jallah received a $243 second payment.
"I think GiveDirectly is doing very well by providing cash without a condition attached to everyone for the improvement of their lives. They should continue helping the poor to live a better life."
Koffa's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Koffa received a $243 second payment.
"No new goal yet, my goal to graduate from high school is still my dream."
Daka's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Daka received a $449 initial payment.
"Prior to the cash transfers, I could not afford to clear school fees for my nine children due to the mere earnings I made from charcoal burning. As the balances accrued over the academic term, it became more challenging to clear them. Sometimes, my children were drawn from class to collect them, which made them miss out on their studies. Am glad to say that this is no longer a problem now for the lumpsum amount from GiveDirectly helped me clear all the debts at once. The teachers are equally amazed at the decision I made to clear the school fees and have been praising me ever since."
Sidi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sidi received a $449 initial payment.
"Receiving the cash transfer from GiveDirectly was a huge relief, especially to my over-reliance on my grandchildren. Before, I would depend on them for everything for I could not earn my money by myself. Thankfully, the cash aid enabled me to build a spacious one-room house and buy bedding without having to request any help from my family members. It was a huge stride and I could never be happier!"
Dama's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Dama received a $449 initial payment.
"Initially, I solely relied on the charcoal-burning business which would not enable me to put food on the table on daily basis. I used to go without fort for at least two days a week. My living status was pathetic. Getting this transfer from GiveDirectly has changed my life. I generate income from the motorbike that I bought and it is serving my family well. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly because if it were not for them, I would not be having the motorbike for business as a family. Since the time I received the transfer, I have not gone without food."
Jumudeh's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jumudeh received a third payment.
"In the coming year I hope that when I received my last payment I will start the process of building house."
Lucia's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Lucia received a $243 third payment.
"My most recent transfer I received, I bought rice and keeping the other for the person to build plaster my house."
Blessing's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Blessing received a $243 second payment.
"Give Directly did extremely well by giving us phone so we can receive our free money and I don't see anything bad that Give Directly did."
Sidi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sidi received a $28 tenth payment.
"My main objective for the this year is to improve the condition of my home. My two-room thatched house's back walls gave way after last year's heavy rains. The large opening in the wall has a negative impact on my children because of the humid nighttime weather. In addition, the absence of a door in my home makes it extremely challenging to safeguard my belongings inside. After my husband passed away, I was left as the family's sole provider, which made it challenging to repair the house because I don't make enough money to do so. I'm happy that the transfer's proceeds will help me accomplish this year's goal of improving the house's condition."
Victoria's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Victoria received a $28 tenth payment.
"My main goal this year is to use my transfers to start a business. I have been teaching as a PTA teacher till June 2022. Unfortunately, I got an accident last year in July, and since then, I have not been able to go to work. So I have been over-relying on my husband for support. Just being in the house has been a bother to me, and when the year began, I developed a goal of opening a food cafe where I can sell cooked food to the Bodadoda riders. I will engage someone to help me, and I know I shall raise some money from it to support my husband in meeting the needs of our five-member family. For the past months, the transfer had been helping me to seek medication while some I used at least buy four goats. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for its financial support."