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.
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almost 3 years ago
Abu
received a $299 third payment.
"There is no new goals for now. I planned to buy motorcycle with my money for my son to drive as commocial transport. With that, the profits will help to sustain my family and I."
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almost 3 years ago
Eugine
received a $299 second payment.
"I am planning to buy a motobike for traffic business.
I will used part of my transfer to buy enough foodstuff for my family. And the balance money I will buy additional building materials."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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almost 3 years ago
Momodu
received a $284 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving transfer from Givedirectly is that, my life is improving. I was able to start paying for a motorcycle that, I will use for business to sustain my family and I."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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almost 3 years ago
Getrude
received a $284 initial payment.
"Since I started receiving payment from GiveDirectly, my daily life is now fill with so much joy. Before this transfer, my husband and I have been struggling to raise money to complete our house. Every effort to raise cash for the house project was always met with constrained. Living in an unfinished house is never a comfortable experience. Interestingly, with my transfer from GD, I was able to buy 10 bags of cement. The remaining money was used to pay the loan I took from the saving club. I am blessed to be part of GD program."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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almost 3 years ago
Teddy
received a $284 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I was not able to build a new house.
I was not even thinking of paying for motorcycle but now I'm going to get a motorbike.
I was really thinking about my daughter school fees this year.
I really worry about my family conditions but with the help of GiveDirectly I'm now happy.
I'm going to finish with my house first,them paid for this motorbike wish i went to buy,and be running it to provide for my family.
I really give GiveDirectly a big thanks for their support, that wish I'm going to be someone now in the future."
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almost 3 years ago
James
received a $284 initial payment.
"I kept my money to add to the rest of my transfers in order to pay my fees at a heavy duty school in Monrovia."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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almost 3 years ago
Momoh
received a $284 initial payment.
"I paid my children school fees and started paying for my motorcycle"
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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almost 3 years ago
Patience
received a $284 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received my money. I have not seeing that kind of money my entire life. I was overwhelmed when I saw it. My husband is a commercial motorcycle rider. He took the motorcycle on loan. He pays my school fees, pays the rent and caters to our family needs. I feel bad sometimes when things get tough and as the woman of the home I'm not in the position to help out. Thankfully, GiveDirectly came to my town and I was fortunate to get enrolled in this cash program. I'm so thankful our lives will improve after receiving all of the transfers."
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almost 3 years ago
Fatu
received a $285 initial payment.
"My life has changed because GiveDirectly has put money in my pocket to do those things that i want to do."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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almost 3 years ago
Mary
received a $285 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received my money. I was one of the last in my town to receive transfer from GiveDirectly after going through the registration peocess. I felt so sad when others received theirs. My husband is a commercial motorcycle rider. Our family burden is on him alone. Things have been a bit difficult for us. I'm so grateful that I got enrolled in the GiveDirectly cash program. Our family will not be poor anymore. I was so excited when I received my money. I am grateful to God for this opportunity."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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