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.
James's family
access_time over 6 years ago
James received a $253 initial payment.
"My life will have changed because I am sure I will have erected a new roof on my house and also made a few repairs to make my house look more presentable."
Janeth's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Janeth received a $253 initial payment.
"My life is currently different because I am happy. I got funds to purchase things that I had been desiring to have for so long but couldn't because of lack of funds. The wages we earn from casual work only caters for daily needs hence no economic progress. I am happy because within a short time I have the poultry house because of the availability of funds courtesy of Give Directly."
Caleb's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Caleb received a $23 sixth payment.
"I expect my life to change with my family staying a more comfortable and spacious house. My dream will come true."
Christina's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Christina received a $23 fifth payment.
"I am planning to renovate my old house that will make me thank G.D forever."
Wesley's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Wesley received a $235 initial payment.
"My life is currently different because it has changed faster than I thought and I can now make better decisions than before."
Winny's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Winny received a $253 initial payment.
"I expect to have built a new brick house and work harder in order to pay school fees for my kids."
Pamela's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Pamela received a $476 third payment.
"I spent most of the third transfer to start a business of selling cereals and vegetables, the business is doing very well that l can manage to maintain my family in a better life style as compared to before where we could not get enough to eat. The remaining balance l spent to buy food and clothes for my children."
Isack's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Isack received a $476 third payment.
"I spent most of the third transfer to plaster my house since it was very dusty and this was not for my health and l also felt that this was the easiest way to make it durable. The remaining balance l spent to install electricity,this has saved me from spending money to buy paraffin almost every day."
Mathilda's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mathilda received a $476 third payment.
"I spent the whole of the third ttransfer to pay university fee for my sister who was joining university after she was almost dropping out of school because of lack of money."
Mercy's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mercy received a $476 third payment.
"I spent the whole of the third transfer to build my own home where l am comfortable to do my development freely without any restrictions as compared to before when l was still staying at my in-laws's home."