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.
Joe's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Joe received a $278 third payment.
"My plan was to Improved my old building I have in my village, but with the third money I received, my new goal is to build a new house instead of just fixing the old one I have. I am a farmer, before than I will have to cut Palm for people the whole day just to get money to feel my family. I'm so thankful to GiveDirectly for their support to was my family and that of my village."
Solomon's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Solomon received a $278 third payment.
"When I withdraw the money, I'm planning to buy 10 begs of Cement that cost 14,800 LD, to build my house, and I will also buy mattress for my children, that will cost my 25,200LD. The rest of the money I will paid my children school fees, paid workmanship, and buy enough foodstuff for my family."
Sarah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sarah received a $278 second payment.
"I will buy one bundle of zinc and zinc nails. I will also buy planks. I will buy more goods to my existing business that started after receiving my first transfer."
Victoria's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Victoria received a $278 third payment.
"My major worry have always been my house and starting a new business. So,I used my most recent transfer to buy buy six bags of cement. I bought one bundle of zinc which cost fifteenth thousands Liberian Dollars and six pieces of ceiling. I also bought a mattress which cost($ 9,000) nine thousands Liberian Dollars and one bag of flour to start a new business."
Rebecca's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Rebecca enrolled.
"My family current challenge is having herself a building. Weve decided to build our own house after a while of living in rental house and encountering the challenges associated with it."
Bassie's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Bassie enrolled.
"I'm going to get engage into business when I receive transfer from Givedirectly. I have suffered a lot doing farm work and the pain of it is something I can't bear anymore. Receiving this money will relief me of such pain and open a new chapter of my life."
Martha's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Martha received a $278 second payment.
"I was face with financial difficulties, I could not sent all my children to school at once due to lack of finance. So I used my most recent transferred to paid all my kids tuition and purchased three bundles of roofing sheets to start my building project."
Decontee's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Decontee received a $264 initial payment.
"I am a farmer and I struggle everyday to provide my family basic needs. I get my livelihood from planting Cassava, Rice, plantain and Cocoa. I was so happy when I received my money from GiveDirectly. I was happy because, I wanted to expand my Cocoa farm, But due to lack of finance I could not hire more people to assist me to brushed and clear the land. Also, I wanted to buy more seeds. Furthermore, my kids where out of school due to lack of finance ,this situation really got me confused and worried."
Nathaniel's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Nathaniel received a $264 initial payment.
"I am a farmer and I struggle everyday to provide my family daily needs. I get my livelihood from planting Cassava, Rice, plantain and Cocoa. I was so happy when I received my money from GiveDirectly. I was happy because, I wanted to expand my Cocoa farm, But due to lack of finance I could not hire more people to assist me to brushed and clear the land. Also, My two kids are in school and I have been so worried about funding their education. GiveDirectly financial assistance has helped me sent my kids to school and expand my Cocoa farm to additional three acres."
Alice's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Alice received a $264 initial payment.
"I was still in bed early that faithful morning when I heard my neighbours shouting that they have received transfer from GiveDirectly. I hurriedly got up from bed and rushed to the mission where we normally received network to check our phones for messages. Suddenly, I received an alert that I have also received transfer from GD. I was so amazed and overwhelmed with joy. I ran bare-footed back to town and started celebrating with the rest of the town's people who had also received transfer as well. What a memorable night that was!"