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.
Famata's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Famata received a $271 initial payment.
"I can assure you my first cash had made big difference in my life that I feel confident and satify that I can have myself a new house come dry season. With my first cash transfer I have a little business to keep me up as well and planning to improve it from my second cash transfer."
Joseph's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Joseph received a $271 initial payment.
"My entire family has been sleeping on mat. When I got the money, I bought matress which has been my long-term plan. I also bought zinc and assorted nails to change my house roof. , my house has been roof with grass thatch and whenever rain falls, it leaks on my materials. I really appreciate GiveDirectly because my family will soon have a comfortable place to live."
Momo's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Momo received a $271 initial payment.
"The moment I received my transfer I was excited"
Amelia's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Amelia received a $271 initial payment.
"I spent my most recent transfer on my daughter school fees and my little agriculture farm."
Siannah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Siannah received a $271 initial payment.
"I described the moment I received the money as my time to be blessed and I give thanks to God"
Satta's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Satta received a $271 initial payment.
"I bought zinc and others house materials to recondition my house that have already broken down."
Chesson's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Chesson received a $271 initial payment.
"Getting suitable place to live. But in the past months, I was stopping with my uncle."
Tenneh's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Tenneh received a $271 initial payment.
"Trying to build my own house and staring a new business is very different. But in the past months, I was not able to afford money to do all of those things."
Satta's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Satta received a $271 initial payment.
"I started doing my own business, l bought fertilizer for my garden and I also paid my children school fees."
Sando's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sando received a $271 initial payment.
"The moment I received my transfer I was very happy. I'm so grateful to give directly for all the support given to me and my village."