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.
Selina's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Selina enrolled.
"Finishing my house by buying window flames, door frames and buying food is what receiving this money means to me, for a long time i have been trying to finish my house but money to buy other materials was very hard"
Daliya's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Daliya enrolled.
"Improving the condition of my house with Ironsheet, and burnt bricks is what receiving this money means to me i would like to make sure my grandchild should have a house left for him"
Asiyatu's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Asiyatu enrolled.
"Sickness and"
Patuma's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Patuma enrolled.
"Hunger has been a challenge for so long."
Elias's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Elias enrolled.
"I will use the money to build a much better house as the one I currently live in is a grass house and would want to build an iron and brick house so that I live in a much better house"
Zizwa's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Zizwa enrolled.
"I live in one of the most deserted lands that to access fertilizers or farm equipment it is very difficult"
Chifundo's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Chifundo enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of enough food for me and my family. I depend on casual labor to make money and Its always a challenge to find piece works every day."
Mina's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Mina received a $334 second payment.
"I am very happy these days, i have food in my home to last me a year and I have a good and soft place to sleep unlike the hard floor that i used to sleep on ."
Kashutu's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Kashutu received a $493 second payment.
"I bought a cow and goats with part of the recent transfer for a rearing as away of investment. Livestocks are sources of income because in the future after they have given birth I can sell the young ones in order to raise money incases of urgent need. Part of the money I spent on my bedding in order to replace thwvold worn out ones."
Jumaa's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Jumaa received a $493 second payment.
"In my opinion, Give Directly does well in giving people cash and then let them decide on how to spend it. Through the cash, most people have been able to improve their lives. Most people who almost lost hope in life now have their lives back and people are happy. On the other there is no area they need to improve in."