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 6 years ago
Mary received a $449 second payment.
"My life is now different in that, I have received peace beause I have constructed a permanent house that is by far better than where I used to live in."
Maimuna's family
access_time 6 years ago
Maimuna received a $449 second payment.
"My life has been different in that, I have been to pay my children's tuition without a lot of struggle like I used to and renovate my permanent house which I had failed to complete."
Jenifer's family
access_time 6 years ago
Jenifer received a $449 second payment.
"My life is different in that, now I also have bulls and oxen which will help me plough my gardens which I would not have managed if i never recieved the transfer."
David's family
access_time 6 years ago
David received a $449 second payment.
"My life is different In that,I have acquired aplot of land which I would not have managed to acquire if I never received the transfer.I'm now sure I will build my permanent house when my livstock will multiple in number because it Will be my source of income to buy building materials."
Anna's family
access_time 6 years ago
Anna received a $449 second payment.
"My life is different than if I had not received cash transfer in that I am not sickly now as I used to before. I am stress free because the cash transfer has helped mebget adequate treatment and solve most of myvpressing problems."
Vicky's family
access_time 6 years ago
Vicky received a $449 second payment.
"My life is different in that I have hope that my child will get the best medical treatment that she needs. Had I not received this transfer my child's medical condition would have deteriorated. My child is now receiving medical attention courtesy of GiveDirectly cash transfers."
Joseph's family
access_time 6 years ago
Joseph received a $449 second payment.
"My life is different now than it would have been had I missed the cash transfers. I was miserable and desperate. Hunger was our major concern, however GiveDirectly saved us when we received the cash transfers."
Jumaa's family
access_time 6 years ago
Jumaa enrolled.
"Receiving money from Give directly makes me feel happy and grateful. It means I will now have a chance to purchase my own motorcycle for taxi as opposed to being employed with little return on my hardwork."
Joyce's family
access_time 6 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is my health I not ok. I am diagnosed with pressure and I am asthmatic"
Florence's family
access_time 6 years ago
Florence enrolled.
"Recieving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house since its getting difficult to find grass."