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.
Amie's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Amie received a $298 second payment.
"I used my trainsfer to purchase three bundles of zinc and two park of nails to initiate my house project. My desire is to have a new house."
Mary's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Mary received a $298 second payment.
"I went completely empty handed because of my husband sickness. On many days, we were unable to do lot of things and this brought serious setback to us, but with Givedirectly timely intervention, we are now progressing and doing those things we were to do in the past so Givedirectly is doing extremely well."
James's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
James received a $298 second payment.
"I have not taken it from my account yet,but when I do I will be spending it on building a house and shop in the capital city of Rivercess"
Theresa's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Theresa enrolled.
"At times I find it difficult speaking among people because my parents didn't send me to school and looking at my children not being in school I usually feel embarrassed so I will used the money to support my children in school to represent me whenever educated people are sitting somewhere and the remaining money will be used to to build my family a better house."
Sarah's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Sarah enrolled.
"Since the death of my husband in 2007, life has been very difficult as a result, the house we both built broke down so my son(Anthony) build me this unfinished two bed rooms unplaster mud house with thatched roof just for me to sleep. Once I received money transfer from Give Directly, I will firstly complete this house by changing the roof from THATCH to ZINC, expand my farm and lastly start a business which will help me get money to be able buy myself food."
Grace's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Grace received a $298 second payment.
"From my own point of view, GiveDirectly own idea of giving us money to improve our poor status is out of this world. I having observed anything negative about GiveDirectly since I started receiving transfer. These people have done so much to make our lives better. I am thankful to God for everyone at GD who is working tirelessly to change our poor lives through money transfer."
Elleam's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Elleam received a $298 second payment.
"Most of my second transfer was used on my building project. I bought 32 pieces of plank (950 × 32= $30,400LD). I also bought 18 gallons of gasoline (18 × $850 = $15,300LD. The little money I've been saving before I received my transfer from GiveDirectly was used to do my registration in Yarpah's Town Public School. I'm so pleased having been able to accomplished all of these through GD financial assistance."
Mary's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"" Since the death of my husband life had been very difficult. No one to aid me,I have to make little portions of farm just to sustain my self. Getting food had also been challenging. ""
Esther's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Esther enrolled.
"" The past years things have been very difficult. We been engaging into farm to sustain the family. If eligible I will invest into business because it had been my dreams all my life to established a business . The remaining money I will enroll all of my children in school because education is the key to success. ""
William's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
William enrolled.
""Firstly I'm greatful to God almighty for this opportunity. I have been farming all my life to make living suitable for the family. If eligible I will pay lots of people to bush bigger area to enable me farm. I will also invest into business and use some to educate my children in school. ""