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.
Respa's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Respa received a $548 initial payment.
"We have been suffering due to lack of food for long but now we have enough food courtesy of Give Directly. This is the biggest difference in our daily lives as a family. We have milk because we bought the cow with Give Directly funds. Thank you so much, we are happy and grateful."
Silvan's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Silvan received a $254 initial payment.
"I have a good house, I was able to get medication in good time and I have never gone without food. Thank you Give Directly."
Chepkirui's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Chepkirui received a $548 initial payment.
"Our lives have changed a lot. We are well fed as a family. There are many differences in our lives but the biggest one would be having enough food in the household."
Mercy's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mercy received a $548 initial payment.
"I was so happy when I received the funds. I was so grateful wishing that Give Directly people were here with us so we could tell them in person how grateful we are."
Nancy's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Nancy received a $23 fifth payment.
"I expect to have completed tea planting, house construction and poultry farming."
Judith's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Judith received a $236 initial payment.
"I would want to build a new house since the one I have now is small."
Irine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Irine received a $45 third payment.
"Were it not for GiveDirectly,I could have never started the business in the first place for lack of money to do so. I am able to provide for my son whenever he is need of anything. I no longer depend on my mother and instead I can also help her in other areas she needs."
David's family
access_time over 6 years ago
David received a $548 initial payment.
"I was so happy when I received the funds from Give Directly."
Sarah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sarah received a $498 second payment.
"I am currently sleeping comfortable on my bed and mattress this is an achievement. I get enough sleep unlike before."
Caleb's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Caleb received a $45 third payment.
"My new goal is to build my own house. I am staying in my uncles house and so I want to have my own."