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.
Marthline's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Marthline received a $284 initial payment.
"I was in my village baking my bread when I heard people shouting that givedirectly has sent our money, I left my baking right away and when to the network areas to check if I have received mine. Luckily for me I saw a huge amount of money in it. I was very much happy on receiving the money. I was happy because I haven't seen people giving money for free Without paying back."
Sando's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sando received a $299 second payment.
"Yes, I had others plans before I received my transfer. I was planning on visiting my doctor. I been sick two years"
Toneah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Toneah received a $299 second payment.
"I spent my most recent transfer on my school fees and my motorcycle"
Satta's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Satta received a $299 second payment.
"Give directly is doing well"
Zinneh's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Zinneh received a $284 initial payment.
"The moment I received my transfer I was happy"
Betty's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Betty received a $284 initial payment.
"I spent my most recent transfer on my children's school fees and house furniture"
Elijah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Elijah received a $284 initial payment.
"I have always dreamt of having my own coconut farm. In so doing, most of my recent transfer was spent on paying workers to brush my farm so I can start planting coconuts. Portion of the money was also used to buy food for workers. I am so grateful for this opportunity that GD has provided me."
Washington's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Washington received a $284 initial payment.
"My dream of building a bigger and spacious house for my family and I can now be realized with these transfers. However, I used some of the money to buy two bundles of zinc. Moreover, I hired someone to mould block for the building project. Finally, I used the remaining money and pay a portion of my children school fees."
Samuel's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Samuel received a $284 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is positive changes. Difficulties in life have made us to go through a lot of suffering. If you don't have money you won't be able to provide for you and your family. I have been living in a thatch house from my youth days till now. It has been worrisome.I am about to build a new house and the roof will be zinc."
Everlyn's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Everlyn received a $284 initial payment.
"The biggest difference this money has in my daily life since I receiving it from GiveDirectly I can proudly say that, I have money now through GiveDirectly to build my new house that the roof will be covered with zinc. I was able to buy mattress that I couldn't afford to buy. I have been sleeping on mat that I cover with thick blanket."