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.
Cecelia's family
access_time 2 years ago
Cecelia received a $263 initial payment.
"I have not been able to buy zinc in order to improve my household for the past decades now. My husband and I therefore, decided to buy three bundles of zinc and mattress. Getting the finance to building materials has been a serious challenge for me and my husband. The road to the nearby market is completely not pliable by vehicle, as a result our farm products become a wast for us to earn money. Thank God for GiveDirectly present in my community."
Edith's family
access_time 2 years ago
Edith received an initial payment.
"When I received my money I looked up and thanked heavens for the precious cash gift. I was very excited and happy to receive this money as it was my first time to receive this money. I knew that the money was going to help me in sorting out many problems in my home."
Mary's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mary received a $277 third payment.
"Old lady like me, where would I have taken the money to renovate my house? There is no means of income for me. Receiving this money from Givedirectly has brought lot of changes and joy into heart. If GiveDirectly is not doing anything well, I do not know about that but I know is that GiveDirectly has brought happiness into old age and I am very much thankful for that."
Gonkartee's family
access_time 2 years ago
Gonkartee received a $277 third payment.
"When I receive my recent transfer from Givedirectly, I used it to buy zinc with other materials for building of my house. The house my family and I are staying in for now is not conducive for comfort because it is not safe any more. I also bought two bags of rice for my family to be eating so they can look healthy than ever before because we have been with hungry stomachs for long time."
Patience's family
access_time 2 years ago
Patience received a $277 third payment.
"I am doing a very small business just sustain me and my family. My plans were to build a house and make my business a large one. The money generated from the business was not enough to achieve my dreams. The house my family and I are staying in can not accommodate us. When I receive my first transfer and second transfer from GiveDirectly, I used the whole transfer on zinc and other building materials with transportation because I need the house to accommodate my family and I and for our comfort. I am building my house with a shop because of more financial income in the future. When I receive my third transfer, I use $25,000.00LRD to saw planks for the the house and now I am waiting for my last transfer from Givedirectly to finally complete my house and open my shop up for business."
James's family
access_time 2 years ago
James received a $277 third payment.
"I have not taken my transfer out of my account yet because I have planned to save my money and generate more money for the renovation project of my house. Ifreceived, I will buy more building materials for the total completion of my house. My previous house is almost like on the ground. I have planned to renovate it properly for the comfort of my family and I in the future."
Peter's family
access_time 2 years ago
Peter received a $263 initial payment.
"I bought one bundle of zinc which cost sixteen thousands Liberian Dollars. I bought one bag of rice and saved the remaining money."
Rebecca's family
access_time 2 years ago
Rebecca received a $277 second payment.
"Upon receiving this transfer from GiveDirectly I'm planning to finish house project.I'm even thinking of paying my children tuition. Because life hasn't been easy for me and my family.But with the transfer from givedirectly my kids are now in school. I'm even going to pay the gentlemen that is about to build my house."
Rebecca's family
access_time 2 years ago
Rebecca received a $277 second payment.
"In my opinion,Givedirectly is giving free money to families without any condition attached to the usage. Givedirectly implementations in Rivercess county is transparent .Through Givedirectly cash supports, I am empowered financially to make business in this village Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. Every system in GiveDirectly is well organised and doesnot need any improvement."
Alphonso's family
access_time 2 years ago
Alphonso received a $277 third payment.
"The new goal I have set before receiving this transfer is to buy additional one bundle of zinc along with two cartoons of assorted zinc nails to start building my house immediately. I want to build another house in this village for rent. My current house has three rooms. House renting has money in this village. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, I am going to build another house in this village."