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.
Mohammed's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Mohammed received an initial payment.
"My son went up the hill to check the phone and he saw the message, he came back quickly to tell me. I was happy because my son almost dropped out of school, secondly i started my house project and i couldnt finish it due to lack of money. I cash out the money and quickly paid my son school fees and i bought materials for the house. GiveDirectly thank ypu for the money."
Mamie's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Mamie received a $285 initial payment.
"The biggest difference now in my daily life is that i wake up every morning knowing that i can execute my plans that i had on mind with the all the money that i will received"
Fatu's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Fatu received a $300 second payment.
"I bought Zinc and hired labourers who will renovate my house."
Jamamam's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Jamamam received a $285 initial payment.
"My biggest difference in my life right now, is I for see my house project ongoing"
Theresa's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Theresa received a $300 second payment.
"I spend my transfer on zinc, nail, cement and other building materials. I will save portion of the money for workmanship."
Victoria's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Victoria received a $300 second payment.
"I am completing my building project I started previously. Even though I have a plan to expand my business, but focussing on my unfinished project is a priority for me right now."
Richard's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Richard received a $285 initial payment.
"I was feeling very happy, because I been out of school for the past three years now since my both parents pass off. Things had been very difficult for me, I got my promotion to senior high school. But unfortunately I had no money to see myself back in school.So in case I going to used my first payment for both uniform, books and school fees. I just want to exstand my thanks and appreciation to GiveDirectly for the kindness done in my life."
Anthony's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Anthony received a $300 second payment.
"I'm planning to buy iron sheets that cost 26,200LD for my new building. I'm also planning to buy enough foodstuff for my family. I will used part of my transfer to buy additional building materials.The rest of the money I will paid my children school fees."
Rebecca's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Rebecca received a $300 second payment.
"Give Directly does everything good."
Rachel's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Rachel received a $285 initial payment.
"Before receiving payment from GiveDirectly, my life as self-supporter had not been easy. Sadly, since I dropped out of school for over 3years now,I have not been able to go back to school because of lack of financial support. Helpfully, with GiveDirectly transfers, I am going to spend a good amount on furthering my education. With this life changing opportunity from GD, I feel very much delighted knowing that my dream will soon materialize."