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.
Mercy's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mercy received a $548 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have an income from milk.I bought a cow that calved soon after and has given me a stable income and a lot of joy."
Emilly's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Emilly received a $254 initial payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have advanced my sewing skills so that more customers can flock in my shop with various designs."
Margaret's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Margaret received a $23 fourth payment.
"My new goal is to build a more spacious house."
Veronica's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Veronica received a $548 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to put tiles on my floor.My house is so nice just like I had always desired.I enjoy using a solar system for lighting that I bought after receiving this transfer.I see this everyday and always thank God for Give Directly."
Irene's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Irene received a $254 initial payment.
"In the next six months I expect my life to be better than today in that I have joined college and will have bought a cow."
Roseline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Roseline received a $23 fourth payment.
"I no longer take things from the shop on credits. I always have cash. This is how my current life is different were it not for GiveDirectly."
Jane's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jane received a $254 initial payment.
"I have a new goal of expanding my business by adding more variety of stock so that people can get everything they need."
Sharon's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sharon received a $254 initial payment.
"I really feel peaceful because I was stressed prior to receiving Give Directly transfer. When you are indebted yet have no means to pay you will be stressed. I consider Give Directly a family of ours because they helped us and I am now at peace."
Roselidah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Roselidah received a $23 fourth payment.
"My new goal is to fence my home."
George's family
access_time over 6 years ago
George received a $23 fourth payment.
"My current life is different in that I am able to feed my life more comfortably with the profits I have been making since I started receiving these transfers."