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.
Veronica's family
access_time 4 years ago
Veronica received a $340 second payment.
"For a long time i have been thinking of starting a business that should be generating money for me and my family but I lacked capital so after I received my first transfer I bought a Fridge where I put water and local home made thobwa that i sell and make money I have also bought a cooler box that I am using to carry the bottles when going to the market"
Laye's family
access_time 4 years ago
Laye received a $340 second payment.
"I bought bricks and timber that will be used to build a house and 3 bags of maize."
Hawa's family
access_time 4 years ago
Hawa received a $340 second payment.
"My life has really changed with the coming of givedirectly into our village, I now have enough food for my family and I will now own a house soon."
Fatima's family
access_time 4 years ago
Fatima received a $340 second payment.
"I have bought cement, mattress, bags of maize and blankets, and I have also paid school fees for my children"
Hawa's family
access_time 4 years ago
Hawa received a $340 second payment.
"My life is different now because i have improved my house and am staying in a good house now. My house was not in a good state and i really wanted to improve it but i did not have enough money to do the job. Since i have received all my transfers i have i have cemented it, a i have bought new windows and i have also bought new roof for my house. I am very happy because i am staying in a good house now."
Hawa's family
access_time 4 years ago
Hawa received a $340 second payment.
"I bought some more iron sheets, nails and wood so that i can finish improving my house"
Susan's family
access_time 4 years ago
Susan received a $340 second payment.
"I have managed to invested my kaunjika business using the transfer received from give directly."
Sainatu's family
access_time 4 years ago
Sainatu received a $340 second payment.
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Mnemeche's family
access_time 4 years ago
Mnemeche received a $340 second payment.
"I bought a bag of cement, bricks and clothes for kids including a goat and we are using the rest for buying relish"
Magret's family
access_time 4 years ago
Magret received a $340 second payment.
"There is nothing givedirectly doesn't do well as it has helped us to change our life"