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.
Winape's family
access_time 4 years ago
Winape received a $338 second payment.
"Giving us money to change our lives is one thing that give directly did well because we are able to buy things that we didn't have and we have choices in choosing"
Patuma's family
access_time 4 years ago
Patuma received a $338 second payment.
"I have bought fertiliser in advance that will be used for farming period between 2021 to 2022. Fertiliser has always been my worry every farming period because it's very expensive but also very important. I have always wanted to go into commercial farming but agricultural inputs has always been my biggest set back. GD cash transfer has given me the opportunity to start my dream. I am seeing myself supplying rice in the next few years"
Edina's family
access_time 4 years ago
Edina received a $338 second payment.
"Me and my husband were able to build a house and bathroom during the time when my husband was employed as a road foreman. Up to date the house is still strong but the bathroom was damaged by the rains few years ago. We used our neighbors toilets coz we had no money to construct out own. The cash gift has enable us to construct a modern toilet that we are currently using. I bought all the materials necessary for the project using the cash transfer. Thanks to GD."
Samida's family
access_time 4 years ago
Samida received a $338 second payment.
"i have spent the transfer on iron sheets, nails, cement, wire, mattress and food"
Saudia's family
access_time 4 years ago
Saudia received a $338 second payment.
"Give directly has done well. It has allowed be to address on my needs freely. I will be able to start a business since now i have a business capital"
Aisha's family
access_time 4 years ago
Aisha received a $338 second payment.
"I have been able to purchase things i could not purches. i now have a cow."
Patuma's family
access_time 4 years ago
Patuma received a $348 initial payment.
"i was happy and relieved in my heart."
Rose's family
access_time 4 years ago
Rose received a $338 second payment.
"I was lacking a lot of things in my life but now i am able to buy them"
M'balaka's family
access_time 4 years ago
M'balaka received a $338 second payment.
"My life is different now because i have enough food for my family. The maximum number of meals per day that we used to have was two but in most cases we only had one meal. On rare cases we could spend the whole day without a normal meal. Since i received my transfer my life has changed, i have enough food for my family and we are having three meals per day. Thank you Give Directly."
Majidu's family
access_time 4 years ago
Majidu received a $348 initial payment.
"i was very happy and excited"