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.
Mwanaisha's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Mwanaisha received a $338 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly helps people alot and tjey are helping people build their lives. However there are alot of people who complain about being included in the program and others were merely left out because they stay in the same compound"
Samiyatu's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Samiyatu received a $338 second payment.
"PEOPLE ARE DOING WELL, FOR INSTANCE, PEOPLE NOW HAVE HOUSES AND WE ARE EATING WELL. NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE PROGRAM"
Shamila's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Shamila received a $338 second payment.
"I would have been sad If I had never received these transfers because a lot of people's lives have changed for the better. It would have been bad for me to watch my friends make progress while I am just in the same state."
Layeje's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Layeje received a $338 second payment.
"My life is now better because I am not having water leaking into my house and damaging my property now I also have plates and buckets that I can use and enjoy with my family"
Mark's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Mark received a $338 second payment.
"I spent this money on buying beds, mattresses and roofing materials to make some improvements to my house."
Sula's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Sula received a $338 second payment.
"GiveDirectly has done a very good job in my village. We are all thankful because we were lacking a lot of things including good houses. Many people in my village now have built good houses."
Saunudiya's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Saunudiya received a $338 second payment.
"IT DID WELL BY GIVING US MONEY,I CANT COMPLAIN"
Sauda's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Sauda received a $338 second payment.
"I HAVE MANAGED TO BUY CLOTHES USING THIS MONEY, IT IS A BIG CHANGE IN MY LIFE"
Sainabu's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Sainabu received a $338 second payment.
"THE ORGANIZATION IS DOING NOTHING BUT GOOD BY GIVING US MONEY"
Flora's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Flora received a $338 second payment.
"I feel to say there was anything GiveDirectly didn't do well would be wrong they followed all procedures and explained everything bery clearly and ensured we understood everything"