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.
Moses's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Moses received a $232 initial payment.
"RE " We spend the most of my recent transfer on starting up a coco farm. We bought six buckets of coco seeds which am now planning. My wife and I are so grateful to givedirectly for this cash transfer program. And we also purchased a brand new mistress "."
Blessing's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Blessing received a $232 initial payment.
"RE " I spend the most of my recent transfer on purchasing zincs for the construction of a house of our own (my spouse and I). Presently, my spouse and I live in his uncle's house, so we want to build a house of our own "."
Lisa's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Lisa received a $232 initial payment.
""I spent a portion of my money on building materials(zinc) to enable us to renovate our house because the house is in a deplorable state and we suffer a huge leakage during the rainy season. The remaining money was used to purchase additional goods to expand my business.""
Totaye's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Totaye received a $232 initial payment.
""In the past, I could not afford to buy zinc and other materials to build a house which had been my greatest worried. But with the cash received from GiveDirectly, I was able to buy zinc and other building materials to start my house project. I am very grateful to God and the GiveDirectly family for this great help"."
Vickia's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Vickia received a $232 initial payment.
""Getting food for my family had been a serious challenge, for which I credited one bag of rice from my friend. When I withdrew the money, I used 3,000 to pay my debt and I am saving the balance money so that when the second transfer comes, I can buy building materials to start my house construction"
Matthew's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Matthew received a $232 initial payment.
""My children were often thrown out of school because I couldn't afford to pay their balance tuition. Since the day I received the money, I was able to pay their balance tuition and also buy food for the house. Now, I am not worried anymore about my children's tuition, and they don't have to go to my neighbor's place after school just to have something to eat. I am grateful to God for GiveDirectly"."
Annie's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Annie received a $232 initial payment.
"My son will be graduating from high school this year and I was so worried about his school fees and the West African Examination fees. One morning while sitting infront of my house wondering, I heard people shouting that they have received money from GiveDirectly, so I too decided to checked my phone then I saw a message that I have received money from Givedirectly as well. I was over joy and the first thing that came to my mind was to pay my son's school requirements and purchase enough food for my house."
Alex's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Alex received a $232 initial payment.
"It was one bright morning while walking around my yard, I heard people shouting and dancing because they have received money from GiveDirectly. I too decided to checked my phone as well, luckily I saw a message that I have also received 35625LB from GiveDirectly. I was so exicted and ran back home. But the first thing that came to my mind was to keep the money on my phone so that when the next transfer comes I can start my construction project in Zwedru City."
Susannah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Susannah received a $232 initial payment.
"At first, my children's tuition has been a great challenge to my husband and me. The burden on our heads is more than the amount we are earning. However, receiving the transfer is a great help to me because I have been empowered to transform my family lives from one level to another."
Winnifred's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Winnifred received an initial payment.
"I spent my recent transfer on my children schooling and the balance was used to purchase additional supplies for my business."