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.
Wiliter's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Wiliter received a $23 sixth payment.
"In the next six months I would expect to start a poultry farming so that I can get a reliable income through the sale of eggs."
Wilkister's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Wilkister received a $236 initial payment.
"There was a day I went to fetch water in my neighbors house because she had an iron roofed house. She told me the last time she checked,it rained for everyone and that she did not see the point of me fetching water in her house. I felt so bad and bitter,and that is why in the next six months,I expect my life to have changed for the better with me having an iron roofed house like the others in the villages."
Hillary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Hillary received a $236 initial payment.
"Had I not received the transfer from Give Directly I would not have executed the building of the kitchen (which is on the way) nor have planned to do farming as I plan to. The plans would have just remained for an unknown future date."
Joyce's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Joyce received a $236 initial payment.
"I am currently better of as I am in the process of establishing a tea nursery bed.I am working on this so that I can be getting an income from selling the seedlings."
Alice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Alice received a $547 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a piece of mind. I do not have stress given that my son is now in school."
Philip's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Philip received a $547 initial payment.
"I could not stay for more than two days without receiving an arrogant call from my wife demanding money for their upkeep. That is no longer the case,my wife has a business to run and we can share the responsibilities. At least I have my freedom and piece of mind knowing that someone has my back. This is the biggest difference in my daily life."
Winny's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Winny received a $23 fifth payment.
"In the next six months I expect my life to be better than today in that I will have built a kitchen and have bought a cow."
Ruth's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Ruth received a $236 initial payment.
"I expect my life to have changed in the next six months because I will have a water tank that will help me take good care of my livestock.I see that I will be able to provide food for myself and will not be a burden to my children.I will have treated my illness and I hope I will be better."
Sylvano's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sylvano received a $547 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money,felt so happy. I have had experience with some NGOs that promise aid but do not fulfill. So when I received this,my doubts died down immediately."
Edwin's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Edwin received a $236 initial payment.
"My life is currently different because I work harder in my farm with the ability to plant my crops timely.I am hopeful that this transfers have changed my life."