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.
Lincoln's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Lincoln received a $273 initial payment.
"At about 8am during the early morning hours, while I was in my room lying down , I received my mobile money transfer through text from GiveDirectly. Right away I got up from bed, rushed outside and started singing a new song. I knew that I could finally use portion of the money received to complete my new house project and move in with my entire family. May God bless all those who have been helping to put smile on our faces. My desire to live in a better house with my family would not have been possible if GiveDirectly had not enrolled me into this program du to thw hardship my family was faced with."
Ednor's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Ednor received a $273 initial payment.
"In Duoh's town, while I was in my room lying down due to illness, I received mobile money transfer from GiveDirectly and started feeling better right away. I ran quickly to the nearby mobile money center and withdrew portion of my money to register my three (3) children in Christian Foundation School for this year academic 2021/2022. The balance money will be used to buy door, cement and sand to complete my new house. I am really pleased and honored to be part of this project which has change my life in a positive way."
Emmanuel's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Emmanuel received a $273 initial payment.
"I was right under the towel in Hogbawein town at about 10am when I received my mobile money transfer. At that moment, I started jumping and running all around the towel. Afterwards, I said calmly to myself, with this cash transfer I can buy three(3) bundles of zinc and nails to roof my new house. I will also use portion of the money to register my children in school for this academic year 2021/2022. My house has been in a very bad condition. My hope is that with this transfer, I am now going to improve my house."
Nathan's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Nathan received a $273 initial payment.
"I was in Duoh at work producing palm oil at the factory that wonderful afternoon when I received my mobile money transfer from GiveDirectly. I was so happy and immediately ran to the nearby mobile money center in Yarkpa's town to cash out my money. With this mobile money transfer I could buy few bundles of zinc and nails to build my house. Furthermore, I could also register my three children in school for this academic year. These are things I've been wishing to do but could not accomplish due to less income received from the Palm factory as salary. I thank God for GiveDirectly and I'm blessed to be one of the beneficiaries of this unique project."
Momo's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Momo received a $273 initial payment.
"I bought three loads of Sand, five bags cement, two bundles of zinc and transportated these materials from Monrovia to my village and also paid carpenter to carry out the work. I use the amount of ten thousand Liberian dollars to pay my son school fees."
Jenneh's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jenneh received a $273 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received my transfer. My family and I wee really struggling. We couldn't afford daily meal sometimes. I had to sell for people to earn a living, so am very happy and I feel blessed."
Sarah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sarah received a $273 initial payment.
"I was so happy, l long bening thinking how to rebuild my broken house back and fortunately for me I received GD money with the amount of 40375, this is my first time receiving this amount of money in cash.I was so happy and appreciated GD so much for the kind comment."
Brokon's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Brokon received a $273 initial payment.
"The transfer in question you are asking for 80% was spend on my children school fees and the balance 20% was used on improving my house for the so purpose of their betterment of my children feature. Because to give them excellent education I also need to see good welfare on health, because good healthcare come in with excellent and appreciated life for everyone."
Fatu's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Fatu received a $273 initial payment.
"I paid my grandchild school fees, I bought one bundle of zinc to build my kitchen, and one bag of rice to eat. I also bought candies, peanuts, cubes, salt, pepper and oil to start a new business. I spent some of the money on my health as well."
Momo's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Momo received a $273 initial payment.
"My children school fees was settled and they are happily back in school. They will also have their own house soon. These are my biggest happiness and they're happening because of Givedirectly money."