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.
Pauline's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Pauline received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on on buying building materials that I want to use to build a permanent house. The one I have now is old fashioned and I am also tired of smearing with mud. The remaining I spent on food for my family consumption."
Judith's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Judith received a $474 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is i have piece of mind now because am going to own iron sheet roofed house. "
Marikus's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Marikus received a $468 third payment.
"I spent most of my third transfer on buying a cow for milking. The remaining I spent on food for my family consumption."
Rosemary's family
access_time 7 years ago
Rosemary received a $620 second payment.
"Seeing my child go to school every morning at her final year of high school without worries of being sent home for school fees is the biggest gift and different in my life that I have gained from the transfers sent to me as well as having my own homestead.Thank you GiveDirectly."
Sam's family
access_time 7 years ago
Sam received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if i never got money. I have been able to marry my wife, i also bought my bull which will help me plough when the season comes and above all i have money in my pocket."
Simon's family
access_time 7 years ago
Simon received a $472 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that there is now peace in my family between me and my wife, not forgetting my in-laws because they are a ware that I have bought animals for marrying their daughter which they are coming to pick on the 2nd February, 2018."
Bendict's family
access_time 7 years ago
Bendict received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different in that my life is now renewed, I now look younger because I now sleep in a permanent house. Without Give Directly and at my old age, I would have died sooner than later."
Grace's family
access_time 7 years ago
Grace received a $453 second payment.
"I was very ill and I used part of this transfer to treat myself. If I had I not received this transfer, I would have possibly succumbed to this illness. Gd saved my life. "
Besweri's family
access_time 7 years ago
Besweri received a $453 second payment.
"Before receiving Give Directly money, I was sickly and could have died faster but now my health has improved."
Edisa's family
access_time 7 years ago
Edisa received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different in that i have managed to construct the iron roofed house but if i had not received this money i would still be in a grass thatched and living life without hope."