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.
Mary's family
access_time 4 years ago
Mary received a $351 initial payment.
"Some of my problems have been sorted like children's fees, food and i hope this year I will harvest more since I have applied enough fertiliser"
Yusuf's family
access_time 4 years ago
Yusuf received a $351 initial payment.
"After getting this transfer, i now live in a modern house with my family. We have not been able to afford such a house for many years but GiveDirectly has made our dream come true."
Rose's family
access_time 4 years ago
Rose received a $351 initial payment.
"All along I have been sleeping on a mat but now I bought a Matress that I'm now sleeping on,and thats a big change for me,we used to sleep with empty stomach but now that is history since we now have adequate food,my child is now accessing school easily since he doesn't walk long distances any more because of the biycle i bought using GD money and I'm really grateful."
Agness's family
access_time 4 years ago
Agness received a $351 initial payment.
"I was so excited to receive this money i knew my poverty days were coming to an end"
Akuziona's family
access_time 4 years ago
Akuziona received a $351 initial payment.
"My life is different now. My house has iron sheets my children are able to eat and have enought food"
Jaffar's family
access_time 4 years ago
Jaffar received a $351 initial payment.
"I was really happy to receive the transfer. My life was filed with joy."
Isumaila's family
access_time 4 years ago
Isumaila received a $351 initial payment.
"Now we are sleeping using good beddings. I could have not managed to buy fertilizer and bicycle on my own. The things i bought really changed my life."
Mina's family
access_time 4 years ago
Mina received a $351 initial payment.
"Before we were very needy people even we could not afford to have our own toilet but now we have through this money"
Chrissy's family
access_time 4 years ago
Chrissy received a $351 initial payment.
"I felt very good and now I am happy and I am for ever greatful."
Ayatu's family
access_time 4 years ago
Ayatu received a $351 initial payment.
"I bought iron sheets 18 for a new house that I plan on building. I also bought a Mattress and 2 blankets so that I a decent enough place to sleep. I went on to buy 2 bags of fertilizer and also managed to hire people in my field with the same money. I went on and bought 5 bags of maize for food as we did not have any food."