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.
Esther's family
access_time 4 years ago
Esther received a $340 second payment.
"When i received my transfer i bought cement which was used to improve my house. the other amount was used to buy food and other basic needs."
Maliyamu's family
access_time 4 years ago
Maliyamu received a $340 second payment.
"I used the money I received to buy bricks and glasses for building a house. I also bought bags of maize."
Magret's family
access_time 4 years ago
Magret received a $340 second payment.
"I used the money to build my children's house"
Mary's family
access_time 4 years ago
Mary received a $340 second payment.
"I was living in a mud, grass thatched house which some times scares me during rains in fear of the house falling down or the roof being blown away by winds so after I received the money from give directly I have started building a strong house with burnt bricks and cement and I will use ironsheet on the roof"
Esnart's family
access_time 4 years ago
Esnart received a $340 second payment.
"Giving us money that changed our lives withought dictating us what to do with the money is what Give directly did well"
Kingsly's family
access_time 4 years ago
Kingsly received a $340 second payment.
"Now that i have received money from Givedirectly, I have peace of mind, for now I know my desire of owning a motorbike is here."
Agness's family
access_time 4 years ago
Agness received a $340 second payment.
"I am a happy person, for now I am out of poverty. There is enough food for my family and I will now own a proper house."
Rose's family
access_time 4 years ago
Rose received a $340 second payment.
"My life has really changed after being in the program. I am a happy person for I know I will now own a house."
Lidia's family
access_time 4 years ago
Lidia received a $340 second payment.
"give directly has done well, i have been able to feed my family, i have build a house which is on plastering stage."
Matola's family
access_time 4 years ago
Matola received a $340 second payment.
"My life id different now because i will be able to build my own house. I don't have my own house and i really wanted a house but i could not afford it. with the transfers that i have received i have bought my own land where am planning to build my house once the rainy season is over. Thank you Give Directly"