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.
Esnart's family
access_time 4 years ago
Esnart received a $352 initial payment.
"when i received my transfer i bought iron sheets since i was staying in a grass thatched house and it was my dream to improve it. the remaining amount was used to buy food, mattress and other basic needs."
Flora's family
access_time 4 years ago
Flora received a $352 initial payment.
"Now my life has changed. I plan on starting bussines which I know will improve how things are on my home. This is the biggest difference that I know my life has changed with ."
Sainabu's family
access_time 4 years ago
Sainabu received a $352 initial payment.
"I now have enough food for my family and nkw mh chikdren are eating three times a day which is chnage to me and i am very happy."
Luna's family
access_time 4 years ago
Luna received a $352 initial payment.
"I have seen a great difference in my life and that of my children. We now have enough food to eat and we have decent beddings in sleep on. In addition to that, my children and I have new clothes to wear. Even my children are very happy."
Adija's family
access_time 4 years ago
Adija received a $352 initial payment.
"We were very happy since we knew that we will develop our lives the way we want through this money"
Paul's family
access_time 4 years ago
Paul received a $352 initial payment.
"I was really happy when i received my transfer. I am a disabled person and no one supports me and the transfer came to my rescue."
Sakina's family
access_time 4 years ago
Sakina received a $352 initial payment.
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Agness's family
access_time 4 years ago
Agness received a $352 initial payment.
"The first and recent transfer that I received from Give Directly , I managed to buy mattress and new beddings for me and my children as we used to sleep on the floor with just mats and torn beddings. The other money went towards purchasing unifomrs for my school going kids as they had none as well as buying iron sheets and cement for a good house am planning to build after the second transfer."
Lilaga's family
access_time 4 years ago
Lilaga received a $352 initial payment.
"The biggest difference would be the mood of everyone in the fanily is now very good than before when we could not eat properly. Sometimes we could go the whole day without eating and save the best meal for the evenings which was hard to do and accept. Now we are eating well and no longer complaining."
Chiwalira's family
access_time 4 years ago
Chiwalira received a $352 initial payment.
"i would like to replace the roof for my house, it was in a bad condition, i have therefore bought iron sheets. i have bought a mattress.i bought maize for food. and also school uniforms for my grandchildren. i have kept some money for buying relish,"