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.
Jesca's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jesca received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a source of income through fishing. This makes me feel independent."
Peter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Peter received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am no longer worried about my children getting jigger infection as they sleep on the floor at night now that the floor is cemented and free from dust. Thanks to GiveDirectly."
Goretty's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Goretty received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in our daily life is that we now own our own house at home, thank you very much GD.; It happens we lived in a rental house and could fail to raise the rent some of the time due to low and inconsistent earnings."
Evaline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Evaline received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life os having a source of income thus I can easily meet my family's needs. Previously I used to loundry for people to earn a living which was hectic and unreliable."
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer borrow seats whenever I have visitors as before. My business is also doing very well and am now able to get money for food every end of the day, unlike before when I could go hungry some nights."
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $96 initial payment.
"I was so excited and relieved when I received the transfer because mine delayed so much that I at one point thought that I wouldn't get the money."
Jenipher's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jenipher received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the improved lifestyle that the organisation has enabled me acquire, something that could not even happen when my spouse was still alive."
Jane's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jane received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the peace I have gained from buying the necessary building materials which will necessitate the construction of a decent spacious house in my own homestead as the customary laws stated which I have been hoping for and due to lack of money I was unable to accomplish this dream."
Janet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Janet received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy I have gained from buying the necessary building materials which will necessitate the construction of a decent spacious house in my homestead as the customary laws states which I have been longing for in a long time and couldn't because of lack of finances. I am proud of GiveDirectly for making my dream a reality."
Mercy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mercy received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy of being self empowerment and independence that we have gained for the boat we have built and my spouse is now using if for expanding his fishing business and now the household income has doubled as we are able to provide basic needs for my family as all we are the ones benefiting from the business profits unlike before the transfer when my husband could rely on commissions from other fishermen boats''and this commissions were too little to support us."