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.
Stages:
 
Enrollment
attach_money
 
Transfers
check
Completed
Newsfeed > Mary's Profile
Mary's family
Mary
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
64
workCampaign
Liberia Large Transfer
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($280 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
check
 
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My first, second and third money was used for three bundles of Zinc two bags of rice with part of the money and saved the balance money. With the last transfer, I bought two half bags with part of the money and save the balance money for family daily use. With GiveDirectly transfer, my life is now better than before because with my old age now, GiveDirectly have brought happiness in my household. Thanks so much for my family improvement.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well because since i received all of my money, i am grateful because GiveDirectly brought happiness in my entire family life. All of the steps went well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer from GiveDirectly, i was able to paid for two half bags of rice for the family with part of my transfer and saved the balance money. I am grateful for the growth of my family especially getting a decent sleeping place. I am very satisfied with my life now.Thanks to GiveDirectly for coming into my life.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($279 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
attach_money
 
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My first and second money was spent on four bundles of Zinc, one matress,one half bag of rice and saved the balance money for family daily use. The recent transfer was used for sawing my roofing plant and bedsheets with part of the money. The balance money was saved for contractors payment. I am happy because my husband and i age can't permit us to work hard anymore and our children are still in school and can't afford to support us fully.Thanks to GiveDirectly for improving my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate GiveDirectly because i never had money they brought happiness in my life. GiveDirectly process went well every step was fair. My hardship have reduced. I am one of the happiest receipent in my community. Thanks to GiveDirectly for giving me money. I will always remember you.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Through the transfer from GiveDirectly, i was able to paid for gas to saw my roofing plants and bought bedsheets Also, i paid the contractors.I been suffering for so many years before GiveDirectly came in my community. I live in a old thatch house with my family and my source of livelihood had been making cassava farm just to get food. With GiveDirectly transfer, my life is better now than before.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($276 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
attach_money
 
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
As a poor woman, the only i have is to build a house for myself. I also want to purchase enough food before the rainy season can start. Moreover, my wish is invest most of my transfer in my elder son. I am grateful to be part of this program. Even though my husband and I our health conditions is not too well but am grateful to Givedirectly for the opportunity given to me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The only issue i have with Givedirectly is they don't accept gifts from us. Givedirectly has done so much for me. Since i encounter Givedirectly my life is changing gradually. My house broke down years and no money to rebuild. But through Givedirectly program am able to provide for myself. Many thanks to GiveDirectly for helping a old woman like me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer i received from Givedirectly was used to buy zinc and other materials. I also used part of the transfer to to buy some food for my house. The balance money will be used to my son to start a business.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
40375 LRD ($265 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
attach_money
 
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was at home doing my some work when my phone alarmed. I didn't know it was a massage from Givedirectly from because i can't read and write so i waited for my son to come. After 30 minutes he came, and read the massage for me at the moment,i was happy and my heart was satisfied. I really wanted to dance but i was not feeling well. Am greatful this program. Am very poor only farming has been the only source of livelihood for me and my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life since i started receiving money from Givedirectly is my life is changing gradually my family and I now eat twice a day.The only food i could afford for my children was fufu. I couldn't even afford good medications for myself as an old lady who is sickly. I have been living in tech house with my poor husband and children. Some of my neighbors along with other family members used to mock at us because my children are not working non attending schools because we're poor. Poverty has brought so much shame to my family. Am grateful to Givedirectly for coming into my life at least there are some changes in my life now.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money i received from Givedirectly was used to buy two bundles of zinc. Some i also bough one half bag of indian parboiled rice for myself. The balance money is in saving i want to send it to my daughter in town to pay her school fees. Am so much happy for the blessing from Givedirectly.
 
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am a herbalist in this town; I have been working for the past ten years treating people, the money generated from this work was used to build a very big house but unfortunately for me and my husband on one rainy and stormy night, we lost our home to the hands of the storm. I was able to quickly get small cash from my savings to build a small hut just to squat in for now. So I plan along with my husband, that if we to be blessed with Give Directly money I will like us to build a very big house again on our old land spot. This is my plan for now.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I have been hearing good good news in the past months, because people I treat go and get well and they recommend me to others, but the most happiest news ever is today news from Give Directly. Do you know how much this money means to me and my husband. I am thankful for this offer.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My current challenge now is wher I am my husband is sleeping. And another is raising the money to build a new house. My daughter no money, things aren't the way it use to be. Life is so hard that even people we treat don't want to pay good money again. This is where we get our day to day living from. Money is the whole problem now.