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.
Magret's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Magret received a $366 second payment.
"In my opinion i believe that GiveDirectly did everything well because all the process i went through were fair and clear."
Magret's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Magret received a $366 second payment.
"Since i recieved my second transfer, i want to fix the roof of my house. My husband built me a good house as per standards her in the village and because we did not have enough enough money for an iron roof we used grass for the roof. With this money we saw it as an opportunity to complete our home and buy iron sheets as well as timber for a good roof."
Tugawane's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Tugawane enrolled.
"PThe biggest hardship that I have faced in my life is not having enough food. I have land to cultivate, yes, but then no matter how much we try we still come back with a few bags of maize which are never enough for me and my family. This happens because of fertilizer. It is really expensive for me"
Yassin's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Yassin enrolled.
"Receiving this kind of gift is a blessing for me and my family. I plan to use it very wisely by buying Ironsheets and building a house for my wife in her home village. I will also use it to buy clothes and beddings for my children."
Maliam's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Maliam enrolled.
"Receiving this money has meant happiness to my family and my very grateful, I plan to build a better house and buy beddings. I own I ha of land and I live with my grand children."
Emily's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Emily enrolled.
"My greatest desire is to build a house. I have been failing to do so because of money."
Lukia's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Lukia enrolled.
"The food we harvested is not enough to carry us throughout the year."
Sainabu's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Sainabu enrolled.
"I am excited to have received this transfer. This means a lot to me. My house is very small and I have been desiring to build a house but I have been failing because of lack of money. I also plan to buy some bags of maize because my harvest this year was not enough. I also intend to buy beddings such as blackets and mattress. I will also remember buying clothes for my children."
Magret's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Magret enrolled.
"My husband and I got married last year, Both of us are very happy to be enrolled in this programme as we have problems with our living arrangements. This money will help me to build a new house"
Mary's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Mary received a $366 second payment.
"I have used this money to buy cement, iron sheets, nails, and kept some to be used for paying the mason I hired to build my house"