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.
Maima's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Maima enrolled.
"The biggest hardship facing me now is money to support my children in school and start a business that will keep cash flow for our livelihood. Even though we make cassava farm so that some can be sold to support our children, but no buyers these days. So many people are now selling cassava making the price of cassava to fall. So, if Givedirectly can give me any help that will change me and my family lives will make me feel better."
Fomah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Fomah enrolled.
"The major challenge here is money and food. But for me, the main one is the shortage of food. Because if I have money, I will buy food. Tthe coal I produce to sell and have money, the price has dropped. Besides that, the coal work is very hard. Due to that, I am not able to produce more of that for sale."
Fatu's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Fatu enrolled.
"If we are successful to receive the cash transfer, we will send our children to school and use some to complete our house project. Although we are making cassava farm and Coal for sale, however, the money we earn from those activities cannot be enough to send all of our children to school and be able to complete our house project. So knowing that education is very important, we will educate our children. By that, we will not continue to produce coal or make cassava farm when we are old."
Jumwa's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jumwa received a $497 initial payment.
"I am a dairy farmer and I have desired to boost my livestock rearing so that it may be stable to sustain my household. I have not achieved this due to financial constraints. Therefore, after receiving the transfer it was a chance to fulfill my wish, I spent KES 17,000 to purchase one indigenous dairy cow to boost my livestock rearing that has been supporting our family of 3 members for many years. I also spent KES 5,000 to repair my house by constructing a corridor where I would sit to relax as well as protect the mud walls when it rains. Previously, I had to repair it several times which was costly. In addition, I spent some money to seek proper medical care since I had problems with my legs after being involved in an accident 3years ago. The remaining amount I saved them to support me in daily needs like food and water since we are currently experiencing drought and famine in our area."
Maima's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Maima enrolled.
"I will put my money into business, send my kids to school, because the school in my town is not up to standard. I will also use my money to buy food and furnish my house"
Jenneh's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jenneh enrolled.
""The plan I have for this cash transfer is to build my own house. This house is my father's house; My family and I are still living here because we don't have enough money to build our own house.""
Mwenda's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Mwenda received a $497 initial payment.
"I am a cook at a certain school and I had already reported to work that morning. I was serving my pupils in the morning when I heard my phone ringing, a message alert. I checked the message as I served and to my surprise, I had received my first transfer from GiveDirectly. I could not hold back the joy that I felt. I knew through this transfer, I could now renovate my house using iron sheets."
Sakpa's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sakpa enrolled.
"I was very sick, I had to go to Monrovia for treatment because there's no hospital in the town I lived, I don't even have mattress in my room I'm sleeping in now, and my room also needs to be furnished."
Naomi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Naomi enrolled.
"Over the years, i have been living in a single room with my family. I have not been able to shater strangers due to the room size. It has actually been serious embarrassment to me. Family and friends called me names. As a result, if opportune to receive this money, i will be able to solve this problem of homelessness by building my own house that will house strangers as well."
Constance's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Constance received a $497 initial payment.
"I spent KES 50000 of my first transfer on paying a deposit for a motorcycle that I had acquired on credit. Before getting the transfer, my husband was employed by a neighbour to offer taxi services. The income he was getting was very little since he had to share the proceeds with his employer. Having our own motorcycle will ensure an increased income. Through it I will be able to meet my family's basic needs like food with ease. I spent the remaining amount to purchase goats. I am keeping them in my homestead and my expectation is that they will reproduce and increase in number. I can readily rely on them in case of a financial need."