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.
Annie's family
access_time 2 years ago
Annie received a $263 initial payment.
"I was very excited when I received my first transfer. I lived in a hut made of thatch roof. My dream has been to construct a block or concrete building. I couldn't accomplish my dream due to lack of money. My plan came to reality when I received my first transfer. I felt that my family will live in modern house in a short distance future."
Raeli's family
access_time 2 years ago
Raeli received a $484 initial payment.
"Felt so happy felt the moment I received money from GiveDirectly. I had been among a few people in my village who had their transfers delayed. I was so anxious that month and eagerly waited for the money. When I heard my phone ring, I called my helper to check if it was a message from GiveDirectly and true to my word, they had indeed sent me the money. I remembered a verse in Psalms 50:10 which says that God owns the cattle on a thousand hills and I was reminded that indeed God had sold some of His cattle to help me out. The joy in me was immense"
Patience's family
access_time 2 years ago
Patience received a $277 second payment.
"Givedirectly is a good and kind organization that reached out to us through cash transfer and with this help my life have improved."
Seketeah's family
access_time 2 years ago
Seketeah enrolled.
"As I said I am a teacher and my salary is not enough to substained my family and I so my main challenge for now is money problem because my children are in Cestos going to school and I was called upon to pay their rent and no money right now."
Felecia's family
access_time 2 years ago
Felecia enrolled.
"As I told you I usually lad basket sell the fish for my family and I to make life but now fish is not dieing so I highly get money to meet the needs of my family so that my main challenge for now."
Stephen's family
access_time 2 years ago
Stephen received a $277 third payment.
"My worries have been buying land in Monrovia. As a result I have been saving my previous transfers. I also withdrew my most recent transfer and saved it to buy my land when I receive my last transfer."
Ortha's family
access_time 2 years ago
Ortha received a $263 initial payment.
"I bought two bundles of zinc and six packs of nail for my new house. I also bought food stuff and save some of the money for the building project."
Mercy's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mercy received an initial payment.
"I was on the farm brushing when I received the message on the phone from Givedirectly. I was so happy; I danced and sang songs of praise, telling God thank you for givedjrectly. I immediately left the brushing and come to town and told my father about the money. He joined me to celebrate, it was a happy moment for me."
Lawrence's family
access_time 2 years ago
Lawrence received a $263 initial payment.
"I had just come from work and my wife told me givedirectly sent our money. I was so happy and I began to dance. I was shouting telling God thank you for givedirectly for coming to the aid of the poor like me. That night I could hardly find sleep out of excitement."
Phebe's family
access_time 2 years ago
Phebe received an initial payment.
"I used to burn coal and do farming to survive. things haven't been easy for me. The House I live in is not in good condition; during the rainy season it leaks everywhere in the house and I have to wake up with my children to wait for the rain to cease before going back to bed. Building a new house will be the greatest moment of my life and I believe that will happen soon which makes me happy everyday."