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.
Marita's family
access_time 4 years ago
Marita received a $352 initial payment.
"I bought ironsheets, food, matress"
Yusufu's family
access_time 4 years ago
Yusufu received a $352 initial payment.
"I bought matress and bed, ironsheets and maize also farming inputs"
Agness's family
access_time 4 years ago
Agness received a $352 initial payment.
"Before the transfer i coudn't even manage to buy food not to talk of a matress but ever since i received this money my life has taken a total different turn and Im really grateful i now sleep on a matress,i know eat 3 times aday all this is possible because of givedirectly."
Rose's family
access_time 4 years ago
Rose received a $352 initial payment.
"I spent the money on Iron sheets for house building, food, utensils, solarsystem, battery, bicycle and matress"
Laina's family
access_time 4 years ago
Laina received a $352 initial payment.
"i was very excited and my heart was full of joy"
Esnart's family
access_time 4 years ago
Esnart received a $352 initial payment.
"There have been many changes that have taken place since that money was received by my household. The biggest difference I can testify is food security. Right now, I am no longer sleeping on an empty stomach and am having three meals per day. Thank you for what you have done"
Malisye's family
access_time 4 years ago
Malisye received a $352 initial payment.
"I was so excited and happy because this money meant ending some of the challenges I've been facing"
Mariam's family
access_time 4 years ago
Mariam received a $352 initial payment.
"I used the money to purchase iron sheets for my already existing house since it was thatched.. I bought a bicycle that will be used for travelling to and from my home.. The remaining money was used to purchase fertilizer which I applied to my maize garden and I bought 3 bags of maize.."
Sula's family
access_time 4 years ago
Sula received a $352 initial payment.
"i was more then happy when i saw the transfer. i was very helpless with my children and i didn't know hoe to provide for them. THis made me happy"
Saidi's family
access_time 4 years ago
Saidi received a $352 initial payment.
"i have bought a bicycle to ease my movements in the village, going to the market, the farm and wherever i want. i have bought a mattress, bed and blanket to be sleeping comfortably, since i was sleeping on the floor. i have also bought bags of maize for food in my family"