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.
Maron's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Maron received a $244 third payment.
"In the coming years, I want to complete my own house which is one of my major goals.I want to finish with my building process and relocate inside. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support . I believe that with my transfer, my long term suffering will soon be over."
Jerry's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jerry received a $244 third payment.
"In opinion, Givedirectly is really doing great job for everyone in this Community. Givedirectly staffs are patient minded in dealing with recipients . Givedirectly is one of the best Organizations in Liberia for now. Givedirectly really came to empower everyone financially and to be removed people from extreme poverty. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. There is no system in GiveDirectly that needs improvement."
Joanna's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Joanna received a $244 second payment.
"I couldn't afford to sustain myself including the family by providing my their needs. It came at a time which I couldn't pay my children school fees but it's all in the past now because GiveDirectly has turned my livelihood around. There is nothing I have to suggest to GiveDirectly because they are doing well."
Comfort's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Comfort received a $244 second payment.
"Hopefully next year, I want to see myself into a house of my own, this is a dream come true. I'm also planning having an established business, it's often said "business pays a lot" and I agree with this. That's why I will invest into it and have sustainable income."
Rosetta's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Rosetta received a $231 initial payment.
"I want to build a new house because I don't have one, in the past I couldn't afford to build a house of my own because I didn't have this kind of income to build. Right now, because of GiveDirectly very soon I will become a house owner."
Chepkirui's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Chepkirui received a $435 second payment.
"When my second transfer came, I had two main objectives. That is to complete the construction of my house because previously I used to stay in my parents' house but it was too old. My second objective was to pay school fees for my two children who are in primary academy school. So I bought 15 bags of cement @ kshs 750, construction stones worth kshs 13,500 , paint worth kshs 4,800 , nails worth kshs 3,000 and I paid kshs 9,000 for labour. I also paid kshs 9,500 for my children's school fees. I used the remaining kshs 2,100 to buy house hold items like sugar, soap and cooking oil."
Jonathan's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jonathan received a $450 second payment.
"I would like to complete my three-roomed house that is under construction. I will also like to open a retail business that will help me pay my children's school fees without strain."
Albert's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Albert received a $435 second payment.
"The organization calling us, which makes me happy. Visiting us at our homes and getting acquitted with where we live is a plus for the organization."
Agnes's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Agnes received a $450 second payment.
"I would like to dig a borehole and use the water for irrigating my crops. Using tap water is expensive."
Morris's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Morris received a $435 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in enrolling the eligible households without discriminating or demanding anything payment. Additionally, through the meeting, the officer trained us, and we were able to get proper awareness of the program before registration. I feel they should change the time they spend operating in the field up to 5:30 which will cater to people who are at work during the time of 8 am to 4 pm."