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.
Zoe's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Zoe enrolled.
"If I am successful, I will make dry goods business like slippers, underwear ( clothes) etc. Also, if I am successful I will use some of the money to renovate my house."
Boakai's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Boakai enrolled.
"By God's grace if I'm successful to get the transfer, I want to build my own house. If some of the money remains, I intend to start a small business of my own."
Boakai's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Boakai enrolled.
"When be bless to receive the transfer, I will add my woman business up so that she can be able to make good profit. If some of the money remain, I will save it for the future."
Kula's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kula enrolled.
"When I be lucky to receive the transfer, I spent it to fix my house and use the remaining money to pay my children tuition fees. Now I'm a widow without anyone to help fix the house me and my children living in since my husband died."
Momodu's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Momodu enrolled.
"I intend to further my education if I'm successful to receive the transfer. I'm presently in the 9th grade and also self supported. I dropped out of school three years ago when I got promoted to the 9th grade. If this transfer is made, it will be the biggest relief for me."
Kadzo's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kadzo received a $503 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now living happily after acquiring 2 acres piece of land. I am planning to start farming something that will ensure that I have enough food supply for the family. Previously, I use to do farming in a low fertile land characterized by a poor harvest. I was struggling for the bigger part of the year in providing enough food for the family. Working as a casual laborer from one job to another without getting enough money to feed the family."
Jebeh's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jebeh enrolled.
"" My husband and I have always tried constructing a dwelling place for our family, but the merger resources generated from the charcoal burning and the little farm we make can't permit us realize our dream. Secondly, most of my kids are girls and are not currently in school. I'm really worry about their future. If nothing is done to send them to school, they might just be like me.""
Miatta's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Miatta enrolled.
"The scarcity of cash and job is a serious problem."
Tenneh's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Tenneh enrolled.
"The challenges are not easy, there is no cash, no job and etc."
Chizi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Chizi received a $502 initial payment.
"I was in my house relaxing while chatting with my son after completing my morning chores when received the message of my transfer. Being illiterate, I passed the phone to my son who confirmed it was the transfer from GiveDirectly. I was overwhelmed with joy after receiving the transfer that would change our life for the better."