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.
Ruth's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Ruth received a $282 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life since i received my transfer from Givedirectly is my daily activities has changed. I now have breakfast,lunch and dinner. My children are happy because they have provision and new clothes including toys. Before we used to do our farm work by ourselves. but now am able to paid people to do my farming work with the money i got from Givedirectly . Am so grateful to Givedirectly for this opportunity given to we the poor people."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Joseph received a $297 second payment.
"My agenda is to eat good meal everyday. Getting food for my children has been one of my greatest challenge as a father. I want to build a new house along with a decent bathroom inside for guest. I'am planning to install solar panels in my house so i can be able to get current for my children study. I want to buy a very comfortable matress for my wife and I. We have never had a good sleep because, I couldn't afford money to get good mattress.so we slept on the mud bed."
Sussanah's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Sussanah received a $282 initial payment.
"I was in the market selling fufu along with some other crops when my phone alarm. Because i couldn't read, i quickly call my husband to come for the phone and carry to our oldest son to help read the massage for me. Luckily for me the most wanted massage that i was waiting to hear came. I was overwhelmed upon receiving such amount of money from Givedirectly. I have never seen nor touch such a big money like this since i was born. I was so happy until i started to dance. Life has been so hard for me in the past years."
Marthaline's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Marthaline received a $282 initial payment.
"" I was sleeping in my room on Monday afternoon, when i heard my neighbors singing the noise woke me up. I heard people shouting saying" Givedirectly had done it again!!! I hurriedly check my massage and check my account only to see $40375 Liberian dollar in my account I started dancing too. I was very excited for the assistance GiveDirectly has given to me. Is indeed an opportunity for me because, i used to wash clothes for people before i survive. Am a high school drop out because of financial challenges i have not been able to continue my education. Is really desire to go back to school."
Oretha's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Oretha received a $297 second payment.
"Yes, I was not thinking of building a house anytime soon, but since I started receiving transfer from Give Directly I now have a plan to start building a house by this coming December 2021."
Sadaymar's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Sadaymar received a $282 initial payment.
"I was in front of my houses when I hear the noise in the town that givedirectly has sent our money, I quickly checked in my phone to confirm if I have received money as well, when I noticed that there was money in the account, I jumped on the ground and started rejoicing and singing praises to God for what he has done. I was very happy because l have money now to paid my children school fees. Before than I was used to make cassava farm just to feel my children and l. But with the help of givedirectly my life has changed for the better"
Sundayway's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Sundayway received a $282 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life now is I'm able to provide food for my family. and I was also able to paid my children school fees and now I'm selling fish to help with the extra expensive. I am glade that I was enrolled on this program."
Susan's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Susan received a $297 second payment.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on buying my Building materials which is 50 begs of cement and 4bundles of zinc to complete my project. And I am thankful to Givedirectly for the support."
Kesi's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Kesi received a $27 second payment.
Kathithe's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Kathithe received a $27 second payment.