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.
Shirlyn's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Shirlyn received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now feed well and I am healthier because we can now afford to buy food."
Jacob's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jacob received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference I can mention in my daily life is that we have acquired privacy since we built a room for our children. Initially, we used to share with them the same room and it was really embarrassing-the room was small and therefore even changing clothes was such a big problem."
Roseline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Roseline received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my house is now very spacious and I now find it very easy to manage the house, unlike before when everything was packed in one small corner."
Jason's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jason received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my wife and new born children at home since I was able to settle the hospital bills thanks to the GD transfers."
Orpha's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Orpha received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer buy kerosene because I have a solar lamp that provides me with clean energy for lighting, I also have my sheep which will give forth offspring that I can sell in case of any financial need."
Lucy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lucy received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have water in the home, I am able to save time and spend it on other activities. My joy is in the fact that I no longer spend 60 minutes walking to bring home only 20 litres of water and suffering chest pains afterwards, which was my life before GD came into my village.Two I had a very small house before but currently my new house is spacious and comfortable, thank you GD for making all these possible."
Peter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Peter received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I have what keeps me busy in a productive way. I have been idle for long since I never had a job but now, looking after livestock makes me happy and productive."
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a very spacious and stable house where I can easily keep my belongings. I also have a bicycle which my grandchild uses to fetch water for the house hence I don't strain carrying water on my head with my old age. Thanks to GiveDirectly."
Laurence's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Laurence received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a spacious house that enables me to safely keep my belonging and and also able to comfortably accommodate my visitors well hence I feel happy."
Eunice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eunice received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that before GD came into our lives, we lived in a grass-thatched that leaked, but currently we are living in a new and decent semi-permanent house.Thank you very much GD for giving us that opportunity."