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.
Borbor's family
access_time 2 years ago
Borbor received a $280 third payment.
"I live in a very small old house that is covered with grass thatch. It is not conducive at all. When I got my first transfer, I bought zinc and nails to start constructing my own business. When I got my second transfer, I bought 8 inches matress. I also bought some food for my family. My new goal for my third transfer is to increase my business. Before GiveDirectly came in my community, I was selling a petty business. I used my third transfer to buy additional business. This will help me to generate more profit. The profit will be used for food and other needs that Will arise in the future. I appreciate GiveDirectly for my transfer."
Kamasi's family
access_time 2 years ago
Kamasi received a $484 initial payment.
"It was around midnight when I was in my house resting with my spouse. I heard my mobile phone ringing, I was left wondering who could be sending messages at such time since It's unusual to receive a message at that late hours. I decided to verify my phone and noticed a message stating that I had received my transfer. I had to wait until morning to inform my husband about the good news since I did not want to bother him. I was so excited about receiving my transfer that night and I could not sleep because of the happiness that filled my heart. In the morning I informed the rest of my family members and we celebrated and thank God for receiving our transfer."
Angeline's family
access_time 2 years ago
Angeline received a $484 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that through the transfer, I was able to meet my heart's desires of owning a piece of land as well as starting the construction of a small shop for my tailoring business. Previously, I was working at home where I did not get the chance to serve many customers. Hence, I was struggling to meet the basic need of the family, especially food and water. I am optimistic that my business will improve once I relocated to the market center something that will earn me more income."
Hannah's family
access_time 2 years ago
Hannah received a $280 second payment.
"Yes.I decided to renovate my house when I received my transfer from GiveDirectly. I have been living in this deplorable house for six years. Three of my children were not in school but are now going to school because of GiveDirectly kindgesture. Hopefully, this transfer from GiveDirectly will change my standard of living greatly and I will always appreciate them."
Nora's family
access_time 2 years ago
Nora received a $280 second payment.
"I used my most recent transfer to buy one bundle of zinc and zinc nails. I paid my children school fees and bought food for my home. I also paid contractors to cut sticks for my house project. I also saved fourteen thousands Liberian Dollars ($14,000)."
George's family
access_time 2 years ago
George received a $280 second payment.
"I will spend my most recent transfer to buy ten (10) bags of cement. I will also buy three cartoons of tied and six pieces of ceiling. Lastly, I will spend ten thousands Liberian Dollars ($10,000) on my children's education."
Miatta's family
access_time 2 years ago
Miatta received a $280 second payment.
"I had a goal before receiving money from Givedirectly, which is building a house for myself. But, there was no money to start my project but now when I started receiving transfer, I started building that house I plan to build."
Massa's family
access_time 2 years ago
Massa received a $280 second payment.
"Give directly is doing everything well."
Lennox's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Lennox received a $27 third payment.
Baraka's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Baraka received a $484 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life since I began receiving my transfer is owning a goat and a sunking solar. Owning a goat is a sign of wealth in my village and from the flock, I shall be able to begin keeping cows. Consequently, having clearing paying for my solar, I find it easy to charge my phones. I also do not incur any cost in buying kerosene since the solar lighting is sufficient for my household. I am so grateful to GiveDirectly."