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.
Rukia's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rukia received a $465 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am so happy than before. The cows I bought remind me of how givedirectly has been a blessing to my family."
Michael's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Michael received a $474 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that my standards of living have changed alot because I am very happy as I can now construct my iron roofed house. "
Julius's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Julius received a $465 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to own a cow. I expect to sleep in a descent house soon after construction, I was sleeping in a leaking roofed house but now this transfer is enabling me to sleep in a decent house."
Tabisa's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Tabisa received a $465 initial payment.
"The moment I recieved my money I became very happy."
Sam's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sam received a $465 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm now having descent clothings that I didn't have before and I'm expecting to sleep in an iron roofed house that I'm to build with this money."
Benard's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Benard enrolled.
"I am very excited at the prospect of getting this cash transfer. My dream of being a dairy farmer is about to become a reality. Thank you very much GD."
Tabitha's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Tabitha received a $547 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I bowed down and prayed first.I was very happy."
Juliet's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Juliet enrolled.
"I am happy because we shall also buy our own cows that will boost our agricultural activities."
Rael's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rael enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will be able to build a new house for my family since the current one is small and it hardly fits all of us under one roof. I will also purchase some livestock more so cows that I will use in ploughing my land and also getting milk. "
Lynette's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Lynette received a $547 initial payment.
"I was very happy and immediately I called a friend of mind to confirm if she also had received."