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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over 2 years ago
Musu
received a $264 initial payment.
"I was serving as a daily contractor before receiving the money, but since I started to received cash from Givedirectly, I am now able to independently decide to work on another person elses farm or not.
I am resting good and taking medication. Something I was unable to do due to insufficient money."
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over 2 years ago
Momo
received a $278 second payment.
"I bought cement to start plastering my house, I have paid my children school fees and I also bought food for my house."
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over 2 years ago
Samson
received a $264 initial payment.
"I was selling drugs at a small scale, but with Givedirectly intervention, I have purchase enough deugs and even preparing to build a mini drug store something that could take me a bit time to do."
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over 2 years ago
Moses
received a $264 initial payment.
"I have been living in this mud hut for over eight years so my utmost priority is to build a new house and live comfortably. This hut is falling apart and it's fast approaching rainy season when the thatch leaks so much. My mind is to be prepared for the rainy season ahead."
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over 2 years ago
Esther
received a $264 initial payment.
"The money has made my life change because I didn't have money so I couldn't complete my house hut now I'm already working on the project. Now I'm going to have my own business to sustain me and my family."
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over 2 years ago
Solomon
received a $278 third payment.
"My new goal is to add up to my already existing business. Before receiving payments from GiveDirectly was a farmer. Farming in Liberia is so difficult. We dont have machines and other farming materials. We work hard all day. Most times we dont get enough money to sustain our family. Things were difficult. I was so happy when I received my transfer. I know my life will never be the same again."
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over 2 years ago
Noami
received a $278 third payment.
"Things were a bit hard for my family. We could hardly afford our daily needs. I was overjoyed when I gpt enrolled in this program. I was so excited when I received my transfer. I haven't withdrawn the money but when I do I want to buy a new motorcycle and start a business. Hopefully my business will improve and my life will get better. I am so thankful for this opportunity."
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over 2 years ago
Jumah
received a $278 third payment.
"I spent my most recent transfer on my kids school fees, I bought food and fertilizer for my garden"
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over 2 years ago
Siafa
received a $278 third payment.
"I plan to renovate my house"
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over 2 years ago
Sando
received a $278 third payment.
"I'm planning on improving my house and start a small business"
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