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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Stanley's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Stanley received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have more chicken which I believe in the near future it will provide me with eggs. These will help me to raise school fees for my children through the sale of eggs."
Marabu's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Marabu received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment received my money, I became very happy."
Wilson's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Wilson received a $23 eighth payment.
"I expect my life to change in that I will have bought a cow."
Alphine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Alphine received a $23 eighth payment.
"I expect my life to change in that I will have bought a cow and I will have completed building a house for my family."
Hellen's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Hellen received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have got a peace of mind because I have my sewing machine, which has boosted my tailoring business hence I'm in position to provide for my family . Am also hopping to move to my own house once I finish constructing it."
Maria's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Maria received a $546 initial payment.
"I used to be rained on because my roof was leaking and my house was almost falling down but since Give Directly, came to my life, I live very well and build a new house which makes me very happy."
Evalyn's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Evalyn received a $23 seventh payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have opened up a retail shop."
Amina's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Amina received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I was over whelmed by joy in that I couldn't sleep for a while."
Alice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Alice received a $546 initial payment.
"The moment I received money from GiveDirectly, I felt so happy. I did not expect it.I thought GD could not keep their promise."
Muse's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Muse received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I live in a more comfortable house and I have enough food for my family."