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.
Annie's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Annie received a $232 initial payment.
"I spend my most recent transfer on paying my son's school fees, his West African Examination fees and bought food for my entire household."
Alex's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Alex received a $232 initial payment.
"My most recent transfer has not been spent because I am saving it until the next transfer comes so I can start my building project in Zwedru City."
Susannah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Susannah received a $232 initial payment.
"At first, my children's tuition has been a great challenge to my husband and me. The burden on our heads is more than the amount we are earning. However, receiving the transfer is a great help to me because I have been empowered to transform my family lives from one level to another."
Winnifred's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Winnifred received an initial payment.
"It was one Tuesday morning I was serving my customers when I heard my phone give the notification that I have received a message. Upon clicking on the message I saw the transfer in my inbox. However, I hurriedly run outside my house in celebration. I was happy because Give Directly has promised to help me and the promise was being fulfilled. Moreover, I see the transfer to be a great help to me because I'm a mother of many children and their support has been one of my greatest challenge."
Thereser's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Thereser received a $232 initial payment.
"I was in my town when I saw all my neighbours celebrating that Give Directly has sent the transfer to their phones. On that day one thing I observed was, the transfer alert came to our phones one at a time. While they were celebrating, I felt my phone vibrating in my hands but I couldn't check my balance on my own because I can not read or write. However, fortunately, my son was around, he took my phone and told me about the transfer. When I saw my transfer I was very excited because I need a shelter."
Mamie's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Mamie received a $232 initial payment.
"I was home when I heard my neighbours shouting that Give Directly has sent them a transfer. Upon hearing them I was encouraged to check my phone too. As soon as I took the phone I saw the message on my phone that I have received my transfer too. However, I was happy to receive the transfer because I have never received a huge sum of money as an offer. Moreover, I wanted to build a house for my family but I never had the finance to undertake the project."
Omega's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Omega received a $232 initial payment.
""It is a dream come true for my wife and I. Building a descent house has been our dream and GiveDirectly just brought this dream a reality. Owning a modern and descent house in Zleh Town is the biggest difference this assistance from GiveDirectly is making in my life. Before now, I didn't see this possible soon but now it is nearer than ever before"."
Harris's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Harris received a $232 initial payment.
""When I got the money, I didn't waste time. I hurriedly went to Zleh Town and cash out the money. I did not leave my wife behind, the two of us went to Zleh Town. We sent our son's graduation fees, went to Bokay High School Campus in.Zleh Town where our other children are attending school and paid their tuitions and also bought the school materials"."
Sammy's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sammy received a $435 second payment.
"In the next one year and beyond I look forward to buying an additional dairy cow and start a poultry keeping project as well. Having bought the first dairy cow that is yet to calve, I am motivated to save up enough money from a voluntary job that I do and from the farm produce that I get. I have some experience in poultry keeping and I am so much determined to start this business and correct the wrongs that I did the first time I did the project. All these, I am optimistic shall be made possible within the next one year or so."
Betty's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Betty received a $232 initial payment.
"At first I heard some citizenry shouting outsde at the morning hour that GiveDirectly money has come, my helper helped me to checked my mobile money account, for sure we saw the amount of 35625LD. I immediately jumped up with absolute happiness and join my colleagues with the celebration."