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.
Mildren's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Mildren received a third payment.
"I bought two bundles of zinc and also pay my daughter's tuition for the on going academic year."
Maron's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Maron received a $244 third payment.
"I have not decided on using my transfer.My planned is to keep my tranfer in saving inorder to saw planks for my house I am trying to build my own house .Since birth, I have been unable to accomplish my dream due to hardship. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support.I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, my dream to stay in my own house will soon come to pass."
Jerry's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jerry received a $244 third payment.
"In opinion, Givedirectly is really doing great job for everyone in this Community. Givedirectly staffs are patient minded in dealing with recipients . Givedirectly is one of the best Organizations in Liberia for now. Givedirectly really came to empower everyone financially and to be removed people from extreme poverty. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. There is no system in GiveDirectly that needs improvement."
Joanna's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Joanna received a $244 second payment.
"When the money is withdrawn I want to build a house because my family size is very large. This structure that we are living in can't contain everyone of us. I have never had the opportunity to go to school that's why I want to do everything possible to send my children to school."
Comfort's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Comfort received a $244 second payment.
"Hopefully next year, I want to see myself into a house of my own, this is a dream come true. I'm also planning having an established business, it's often said "business pays a lot" and I agree with this. That's why I will invest into it and have sustainable income."
Rosetta's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Rosetta received a $231 initial payment.
"The difference it has brought to me is that I am now capable of building a house because I have the money for said purpose. Before the transfer I couldn't afford to build a house and regularly support my children into school."
Chepkirui's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Chepkirui received a $435 second payment.
"I have a 1 acre piece of land that I intend to fence and practice farming on it. I specifically want to plant maize. With the current economy, maize has become so scarce. I can use the maize to pay school fees for my 2 children. I will save the money I would have used to buy maize and use it on constructive things. I can also sell the maize."
Jonathan's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jonathan received a $450 second payment.
"My child just started high school and I paid $120 for the first term. I also have two more children in high school of which I had not paid their school fees. The debt had accumulated to $180 and I paid it. I work as a brick mason, getting a daily wage of $30 a week. The money is used to buy food for my family. For a long time paying school fees for my children has been a struggle. A lot of time the children have been sent home which became embarrassing to them and they once opted to stop school. It broke my heart but promised then I will try my best to find the money."
Albert's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Albert received a $435 second payment.
"I save money so that when my child starts school, she can go to a good school. He is three years old. I would also love to expand my current house to a two-roomed house."
Agnes's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Agnes received a $450 second payment.
"I spent $200 on buying chairs that I plan to start renting whenever the villagers have ceremonies or meetings. I also bought a big sauce pan that I would also rent out. I retired back in 2021 and since then I have not received my pension money. It has been difficult to survive without a salary since I was used to it. My husband has been helping out and I am thankful. Receiving this money has enabled open a business that will generate an income for me."