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.
Susannah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Susannah received a $243 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is doing well by taking us from poverty. I appreciate them so much and I will let to recommend that GiveDirectly please try to get to the neighbouring towns and villages to help the others as they have done for us."
Winnifred's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Winnifred received a second payment.
"I have a plan of accomplishing the buying of land in the capital city, Zwedru to build my dream house."
Matha's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Matha received a $243 second payment.
"I bought two bundles of zinc to reroof my house, it is important to me because I have been experiencing leakage everytime rain falls. Many times I wonder how would leave from this nightmare, but thanks to GiveDirectly for this wonderful program."
Oretha's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Oretha received a $231 initial payment.
"I bought zinc and sticks to build a house because my current house is not decent for living now, this house has lived his usefulness. I feel so scary living here, but all is now to the pass because of GiveDirectly assistance."
Philip's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Philip received a $243 second payment.
"My woman sister is sick and lives in a house that is not good for living, so I am building a house for. When it is completed, my next move will be going to business to have saving account for future purposes."
Theresa's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Theresa received a $243 second payment.
"I bought two sets of zinc to start building my house because I don't own a house of my own, throughout my life I have housed in a family residence. You cannot imagine how that makes me feel, I cried at times asking God why am I in this condition."
Jallah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jallah received a $243 second payment.
"I wish to be living in a new house next year which will be better than what I have now. I can not wait to see it completed, it excites me a lot seeing my dream comes through."
Koffa's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Koffa received a $243 second payment.
"Givedirectly has done nothing wrong or bad."
Daka's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Daka received a $449 initial payment.
"I had taken my livestock to the field to graze at 3 p.m. when my phone vibrated with a message alert. Since I could not read, I waited for my children to return from school to check what it was all about. Words can barely describe how happy I was that evening when my children confirmed that GiveDirectly had sent me money. For once I saw my star was shining."
Sidi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sidi received a $449 initial payment.
"That morning, I was in the field doing farm work having left my phone in the house. When I returned, my helper informed me that while I was away, the phone rang with a message. Upon confirming its contents, she realized that GiveDirectly had sent the cash transfer. This news brightened my morning; I was happy. Being advanced in age and depending on my grandchildren for provision, at least the money would allow me to fend for myself and also support the family."