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.
Ruth's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Ruth received a $232 initial payment.
""I haven't spent my money yet, as my husband and I are planning to build house and establish a soap business. During so, it will reduce our problems. Right now to pay children school fees and also paying rent, it's costly looking at the living condition in Zwedru. So, accomplishing these plans will significantly impact our lives. It is due to lack of finance; that my husband and I have decided to live in the village while our children remain in the city to be educated""
Alphonso's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Alphonso received a $232 initial payment.
""Since I received the transfer, I haven't withdrew the money yet as I am hopeful of receiving my next transfers, since my wife and I have planned to build a house with two bed rooms and a living place. I think with such plan, it will be of proud when such project is completed in order to serve my living and dwelling convenience""
Mercy's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Mercy received a $232 initial payment.
"I was sitting in this town hearing noise all over saying give directly had do it for us, when i check my message and saw my momo alter i was overwhelmed that day, i firstly thought of purchasing land in the city and paying my children school fees ."
Theresa's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Theresa received a $232 initial payment.
"I used to spent my day worrying and crying thinking of how I would help my children but now I have no reason to worry"
Sylvester's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sylvester received a $232 initial payment.
"I no longer have to work hard inorder to send my children to school"
Bailey's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Bailey received a $232 initial payment.
"I was very happy because its the first time in my life to received such an amount.Futhermore,my kitchen gotted on fire three days before my first transfer came.I really helped me in rebuilding my damage kitchen"
Solomon's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Solomon received a $232 initial payment.
"There are numerous changes ranging from payjng my children tuition completely and also investing in building a new house for my family.I no longer worry because GD has satisfy me"
Johnson's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Johnson received a $232 initial payment.
""Life before GiveDirectly had not really been favourable for me and my family. Daily hiring was my only source of income and not much was earned and many days to even get paid was another ball game. Notwithstanding, with this situation I was always dreaming that one day I will be able to buy my own motorbike that I will run on a commercial basis and that will serve as job and source of income for my family. This bring me a great Joy each and everyday.""
Joanna's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Joanna received a $232 initial payment.
""Most of my life, I have been struggling very hard to make ends meet for my family. But life had not been really favourable for me because I have not been doing anything like job or business that could help me provide for my family and even built my own house. But now with my GiveDirectly transfer I have decided to use some of the transfers to built my own house. Furthermore I am also planning to start a little business that will serve as source of income for my family. Thanks to GiveDirectly for this financial opportunity.""
Wakwale's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Wakwale enrolled.
"Poverty is what is making his life hard.Wakwale thinks that if he had capital,he would start up a business that would enable him sustain his family.As a result ,he is held up with supporting his family and sustaining himself"