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 almost 7 years ago
James received a $23 second payment.
"In the next six months I expect my life to begin taking shape and my living standard to improve since I expect improved tomato harvest and a good number of birds."
Stantley's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Stantley received a $23 second payment.
"My new goal in life is to build a shop. I hope that having a shop will enable me get daily income thereby enabling me provide for my family without too much struggle."
Ronald's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Ronald received a $226 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been in that my well being as improved a lot compared to before, and the burden of life has eased."
Wilson's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Wilson received a $23 second payment.
"In the next six months, I will have planted a number of tea trees. It is from this activity that will ensure that my future is secured and I will be ensured of good income. I also be keeping poultry in my farm."
Stephen's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Stephen received a $23 second payment.
"My life is currently different from the way it was before because i have more peace and that i don't need to worry of my daily work because Givedirectly got my back. I am also more happy compared to before."
Nancy's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Nancy received a $23 second payment.
"My new goal build a myself a house."
David's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
David received a $23 initial payment.
"My new goal in life is to buy dairy cattle. I am a farmer and I have the passion of keeping dairy animals. With this, I will be able to sell milk and provide for my family."
Goretty's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Goretty received a $23 second payment.
"My life is currently different from how it could have been if I never received the transfer from GiveDirectly in that, I managed to contribute towards a relative's funeral without borrowing which had been my normal routine."
Weldon's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Weldon received a $23 initial payment.
"Since I started receiving the transfer the new goals that I have developed are building my own house and starting a poultry farming."
Gladys's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Gladys received a $4 initial payment.
"In the next six months months I will have completed paying fees for my children in secondary school."