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.
Bucket's family
access_time 2 years ago
Bucket received a $276 third payment.
"The new goal I set before receiving this transfer is to finish my house I am building . I want to purchase additional one bundle of zinc and three cartoons of assorted zinc nails to complete my house. I am a responsible man but building my own house had been a challenge for me due to hardship.I am currently living in my relative house with my family. Thanks to Givedirectly for extending helped to our community. I believe that with Givedirectly kind gesture to me through cash , I will soon own a house in this village."
Margret's family
access_time 2 years ago
Margret received a $276 third payment.
"I am planning to spend my most recent transfer to buy one thick 8 inches mattress for my room. The mattress I am using in my room is old and needs to be changed. Thanks to Givedirectly for the financial support. I will used my balance transfer to buy one cartoon of assorted zinc nail and hired two cashual workers to start building my house. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, my dream to live better life will soon come to pass."
Marpue's family
access_time 2 years ago
Marpue received a $276 third payment.
"In my opinion, Givedirectly has empowered everyone in this village financially to help improve their lives. Through Givedirectly cash supports, many recipients have bought motor bikes and some are building zincs houses . Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. I believe that with Givedirectly kind gesture to me, my suffering will soon be over. There is no system in GiveDirectly that needs improvement."
Damond's family
access_time 2 years ago
Damond received a $276 third payment.
"The new goal I have set before receiving this transfer is to buy additional bundle of zinc and start building my own house since I have started selling from my previous transfer . I am living in my mother in law house in this village. My dreamed had been to build my own house when I haven't to get money. Thanks to God that Givedirectly extended her cash support to this village. I am very happy for the financial empowerment and I believe that few monthsfrom now, I will soon build my own house in this village."
Zainabu's family
access_time 2 years ago
Zainabu received a $370 second payment.
"GiveDirectly does well by giving cash transfers as we were living so miserably and there is nothing that it doesn't do well"
Rebecca's family
access_time 2 years ago
Rebecca received a $275 third payment.
"The money I received from Givedirectly, I used to start a business. I bought 20 gallons of oil at the rate of 2000 Liberian dollars each. I sold the oil and came up with a $10.000 profit which makes me so happy."
Hannah's family
access_time 2 years ago
Hannah received a $275 third payment.
"The recent transfer I received from Give directly, I used a portion of it to purchase additional house materials. I also bought food and save the balance money to pay for my work."
Roberts's family
access_time 2 years ago
Roberts received a $275 third payment.
"No! My old goal was to build a new house. My house is old. The walls are made out of mud. It was dubbed. It is old. The muds have falling off from most parts. The roof is tarsh. During the rainy season its like we're outside. The house leaks so bad. I had been wanting to build a new one. Due to low income, I have not been able to do so. I am so grateful that I got enrolled in this program. My life will now change for the better."
Augustine's family
access_time 2 years ago
Augustine received a $262 initial payment.
"The moment I received my transfer was one of the best moments of my life. I was so excited. Things have been so well. I was in the rubber farms tapping when a friend of mine came running to tell me about the payment. I checked my phone. I saw my payment. At that moment I was so confused. I didn't really believe that this transfer will come as promised. This is the first of its kind. Receiving this kind of money. Money that they're giving and asking for nothing in return. Money that I didn't work for. I am so happy that I got enrolled in this program. Hopefully, after receiving all of the transfers my life will get better."
Sarah's family
access_time 2 years ago
Sarah received a $275 third payment.
"I am a widow. I lost my husband over 10 years ago. I have been struggling with my eight children since then. I am also a business woman. I sell provisions. Sometimes business don't go well. The profit I make from the business could hardly sustain us. I was excited when GiveDirectly came to my town. My goal has been to build a new house. The one I live in is old. It leaks during the the rainy season. I was so happy when I received my payment. Things will now get better."