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.
Matha's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Matha received a $232 initial payment.
""As soon I am able to complete my project, I think there will be a great difference. That means, my children and I will now live in a new house built with zinc roof rather than our usual thatched hut we live in presently. It has always been my prayer since this year that; "God, please do miracle this in my life before the end of this year". Actually, it is happening gradually "."
Dearest's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Dearest received a $232 initial payment.
"My husband and I house broke down and we were assisted by one of our family members to stay in his house. So receiving money from Give Directly, gave us hope again because we couldn't afford to build our own house. So we bought 2 bondles of zinc for 173.30USD and the balance for transportation. We have decided to build our own house."
Geebli's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Geebli received a $232 initial payment.
"Give Directly has done extremely well for me, i couldn't afford to pay my kids school fees, pay workers for my cocoa farm and start my house project. But with the help of Give Directly transfer problem, i have started all of these projects. I am so happy as a young man."
Mercy's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Mercy received a $232 initial payment.
""Currently, I have my transfer saved because I am thinking on building house for my children in Zwedru. I already have a parcle of land there where they are currently attending school. Being that I have already paid their first semester tuition and requirements, so it is no more my focus. As I am fully hoping on the transfers of my entire cash, as soon it's complete, I will commence my building". Sincerely as a single parent especially woman, to care for your family at the same time providing their needs, it's not easy looking at our low economic status where it only supports from hand to mouth".-"
Cecelia's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Cecelia received a $232 initial payment.
""When the money came I was not in town. I went to the next village, to haverst rice. My friend met on the high way, and told me about it. So I rushed home to check my phone. The moment I got home I saw my daughter dancing and I joined her to celebrate. My son been sick for 2 years now and cannot talk. His treatment was the first thing I thought on"."
Brooks's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Brooks received a $232 initial payment.
""I used some of the money to buy dirt bricks and bought planks. I also save some of the money while I await the other one to be added. I want to buy zinc when I receive the next transfer"."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Beatrice received a $232 initial payment.
""I was in my room, and I heard people yelling about the transfer from GiveDirectly. So I called my son to confirmed it. I was very happy because my late husband and myself planned to change our house to dirt bricks but could not do it because he got sick and later died. We started making bricks but couldn't continue due to his illness. When he died, I got discouraged. But with the present of GD, I have the courage to complete my house""
Hellena's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Hellena received a $232 initial payment.
"I have been praying to God for help to build a nrw and bigger house for my family. Receiving my first transfer came as a great relief to me"
Jestina's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jestina received a $232 initial payment.
"There are numerous changes.I no longer worry about my children's education. I have peace of mind"
Stephen's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Stephen received a $232 initial payment.
"I felt vwry happy beacuse I have struggling to go back to school but to non avail so after receiving my first transfer I decided keeping it for next school year"