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.
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Ann's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Ann received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, these days I don't miss meals like I used to and even feed on a balanced diet hence better standard of living."
Deborah's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Deborah received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I had not received the transfer in that I am able to operate my shop. This is helping to sustain my family needs."
Anne's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Anne received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different in that my family and I are full of happiness. Before, we would fight over small things as we had no idea of where to turn to get some money."
Naume's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Naume received a $460 second payment.
"My life is different in that we are now able get our own money from the motorcycle that my husband rides and from the business am running. This money helps us settle many expenses at home."
Janet's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Janet received a $453 second payment.
"My life is much different now in that I can afford to eat decent meals and I sleep in a nice house that I constructed with the cash transfers. Had I not received the cash transfers I would have lost alot of body weight."
Simon's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Simon received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my standard of living has greatly improved. This is because I got a better accommodation for myself as compared to the dilapidated structure I used to stay in previously."
Immaculate's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Immaculate received a $471 initial payment.
"I ululated, dance and I was very happy because I have never received much money in my life before. What made me happy is that Give Directly came and help me without requesting for their assistance. The other thing that caught my attention is that Give Directly transfers funds to recipients without strings attached and I'm allowed to spend it on whatever I choose."
Judith's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Judith received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different in that I now sleep in a iron roofed house, unlike before I used to sleep in a grass hut that would lick when ever it rains."
Philmon's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Philmon received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm living a much more happier life everyday because I have achieved great things with this transfer."
Hellen's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Hellen received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different in that as I speak, I am full of joy and peace. This is so because I know that my house is complete and I will be using it soon. Building a permanent house was not possible had I not received the transfer."