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.
Lucky's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Lucky received a $297 second payment.
"I appreciate the help from Givedirectly. Givedirectly did well by improving my life, making me to get my own money, which I have never seeing or handled in my life. what was not well, The cash out process and transportation to another county was very stressful."
Grace's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Grace received a $297 second payment.
"I am planning to buy three bundles of Zinc along with three packs of assorted zinc nails to start building my kitchen. I am planning to register my children in school when I collect the recent transfer. I received information that mobile money agents in Buchanan have gone out of cash.I take this time to really appreciate Givedirectly for the cash support and I promise to used it wisely."
Janjay's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Janjay received a $297 second payment.
"I just completed building my house with stick and thatch roof when I was fortunate to be enrolled on Givedirectly program . When I started receiving the transfer, I immediately decided to change my house roof from thatch to zinc. My husband abandoned me with six children one year back for another wife which really frustrated me. SInce then, I have been the only source of income for the family. The only means to generate income for the family is to sell petty businesses. The challenge in caring for our children has been how to send them back to school. With receiving transfer from Givedirectly, I have decided to send my children back to school."
Dorris's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Dorris received a $297 second payment.
"Since I started receiving my transfer, my new goal is to renovate my current house I stay in. My house is one of the oldest structures in our town. Potions of it is damaged due to heavy rainfall . My husband was killed during the Liberian civil war. From that moment until now, I am the only bread winners for my children. Life has been very challenging with me in this village. I never had any plan to renovate my falling house because of poverty . I am grateful to Givedirectly for the kind gesture. I cannot believe receiving huge money from Givedirectly free without anyone interference. Politicians make false promises to us in our community and could not they fulfill the promise. I believe that with my transfer, 1 will be able to properly renovate my house."
Victor's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Victor received a $282 initial payment.
"Through the transfer, I have been able to buy some construction materials with my first transfer. I am awaiting my second money to start my building.I can now attest that my life is getting better than before.Since I received the payment, There is a lot Love and happiness in my house."
Matthew's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Matthew received a $297 second payment.
"With the help from Givedirectly, I was able to buy a bundle of Zinc and other construction materials to build a new house for my family Because, the old house can't accommodate the size of my family. I was happy because, my life is getting better than before."
Nathan's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Nathan received a $297 second payment.
"When i received my second transfer I'm deciding to open a new business to help me and my family after this programs. I even bought my balance zinc and cement to finish my house. I paid my children schools feel and they all are in schools now. I'm very thankful to GiveDirectly for their support towards us in Rivercesse. It hasn't been easy for me and my family but with the help of GiveDirectly I'm now thinking about building a house for my children. My children are now happy in the house because they eat good food on time because of GiveDirectly money. Now I'm thinking about my next transfer to come so that i can improving my business."
Ruth's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Ruth received a $297 second payment.
"I really went to appreciate GiveDirectly for their support towards to me as a single mother. If GiveDirectly clouding has comes to Rivercesse county, i cloud not build this house. more special a zinc and cement house. Because i don't have husband to help with my children schools feel and feeling. Because i was only living on farming which i was not able to build a new house. My children schools feel was very much difficult in getting it. But GiveDirectly has done a great things for me which i will not forgot about in life."
Jestinna's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jestinna received a $297 second payment.
"I truly admire the various processes used by GiveDirectly in selecting qualify people within a particular town to benefit from this project. Some of these steps include reaching out to poor people in hard to reach towns and villages. With the transfer received from GiveDirectly, our livelihood has improved. I'm so much grateful to be part of this unique opportunity."
Dorris's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Dorris received a $297 second payment.
"I've always had the desire of starting my own business. I also wanted to roof my unfinished, 3 bedroom house and move in as quickly as possible. With these in mind, I bought 3 bundles of zinc for $31,500LD. In addition, portion of my transfer from GiveDirectly was used to set up a new business. This business Will serve as an extra source of income. I've gained more freedom and peace of mind from GiveDirectly 's money transfer which has enabled me provide my family basic needs."