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.
Joyce's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Joyce received a $493 second payment.
"I spend part of the money I received from GiveDirectly to buy building materials ready to build a spacious kitchen house, I also used some amount to buy a heifer, I always buy milk daily and it's so costly for me. I bought clothes and food for the family because we didn't had enough in store during that time when I received the second transfer. Finally I saved some money to pay school fees for my daughter who is yet to join form one this year. I am so grateful for the support."
Peterson's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Peterson enrolled.
"I am just a watchman here and I struggle with where to sleep I end up sleeping in a classroom and shifting my beddings and clothes in a stores room once it's day time. I will use this money to build a house so that I can start leaving comfortably"
Amos's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Amos received a $381 initial payment.
"When we farm I only harvest 1 bag or 2 because of fertilizer was difficult to find without any money"
Magret's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Magret received a $381 initial payment.
"I have managed to buy food, clothes and matress"
Patuma's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Patuma received a $381 initial payment.
"When I had received this transfer from GiveDirectly I bought iron sheets, 16 bags of cement, 10 bags of maize and 1 goat for rearing. I would like to start goat farming."
Usinje's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Usinje received a $381 initial payment.
"The recipient biggest difference is that she has a good place to sleep cause she was able to buy Mattres"
Swafi's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Swafi received a $381 initial payment.
"The recipient now has enough food clothes a d good shelter"
Lucy's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Lucy received a $381 initial payment.
"The recipient is building a house and also bought food"
Magret's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Magret received a $381 initial payment.
"The recipient will use the transfer to fix the old house and also bought clothes and other household items"
Jamiya's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Jamiya received a $381 initial payment.
"I was very happy because i knew my prayers had been answered. I have been wanting to build a house for so long"