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.
Bendu's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Bendu received a $297 second payment.
"In the past years, my children have not been in school because, I could not afford money for my children to continue to go to school. I used to take sellpay before eating. After receiving this money from give directly people, my life has improved and my children are now happy in school. Give directly people have not done anything bad to me."
Momoh's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Momoh received a $297 second payment.
"I want to buy a zinc to build my own house and I also want to buy matress for my room."
Jonathan's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jonathan enrolled.
"I have been living in my brother's house from 2019 to present. My entire family and I live in my brother house. I am living in my brother's house because I can not afford to construct my own home at this time. If I am successful to benefit from GiveDirectly cash transfer program, I intend to use the money to construct a modern house for my family and I. I will also use portion of the money to sponsor my children in school."
Salome's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Salome received a $297 second payment.
"I spent my most recent transfer on my son medical expenses. My son was suffering from inguinal hernia a condition that he suffer from since his birth. Because I had financial difficulties I could not paid the medical cost to do his surgery. We was scheduled to me the doctor at the John F Kennedy Medical Center for further medical examination, But I was very worried about the medical cost. During the time that I was scheduled to go see the doctor for his surgery, it was during this time that Givedirectly sent me transferred. With the financial assistance that GiveDirectly sent to me ,I will used portion of it to pay his medical bills. Also after paying my son medical expenses I will used the balance transfer to paid my kids tuition and buy their school materials, Because with a better education my kids will have a brighter future."
Alice's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Alice enrolled.
"I want to build my house and to also educate my children."
Abu's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Abu received a $297 second payment.
"In my opinion, Givedirectly has done well by helping to improve the lives of the ordinary people. I have planned to invest in a business from the transfers received. I have also decided to purchase zinc to construct my house.Indeed, I must appreciate GD for changing my situation."
Zwannah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Zwannah received a $297 second payment.
"I have planned to invest my recent transfer into a business"
Stephen's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Stephen enrolled.
"My greatest challenge here is house. I have living in this house for along time and now the house is breaking on the other side. Getting money to build my own house is my greatest challenge."
Solomon's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Solomon enrolled.
"When I receive my money i will build a zinc house. Sleeping under trach has been my worry. Thank God that GD came to help us fulfill our dreams"
Yarpah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Yarpah enrolled.
"My greatest challenge is my health. There is no money for better health check up. I really want to go to Monrovia to see about my health but getting financial assistance has been my greatest challenge."