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.
Florence's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Florence received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to acquire all my daily basic needs with a lot of ease, not as before when I would even go as far as borrowing basic needs such as sugar and bar soap from the neighbors since I could not afford them"
Irene's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Irene received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the independence life I have acquired with the profits I get from my two businesses. I am so happy that I no longer rely on my spouse for each and every need in the house. Something like my personal requirements I am able to afford even without his support."
Dorothy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dorothy received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the accomplishment of the projects I had ahead of me which lead me into sleepless night since what I earned in a day was very little to even cater for my family's daily basic needs."
Jane's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jane received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the acquisition of peace of mind after having all my plans accomplished. One of such plans were extension of my house which could not allow me have peaceful nights as I had to think throughout the night on how I would get money and kick off the project."
Hellen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Hellen received a $481 second payment.
"My life has improved and I am so much at peace knowing that I managed to clear school fee thus my children now have ample time for their studies."
Martin's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Martin received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have been able to assemble house construction materials so far . This would not have been possible without GD due to the heavy burden of having the responsibility for my family as well as my parent, and every coin I have been earning has been going towards feeding.Thank you GD for making this possible."
Hellen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Hellen received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a spacious house hence my children are able to sleep freely, unlike before when they used to squeeze in a very small place. Thanks to GiveDirectly."
Lizzy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lizzy received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I can now afford to buy food for my family without too much struggle. Thank you GD for the transfer."
Seline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Seline received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the comfort and joy I have currently acquired with the support received from GiveDirectly."
Collins's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Collins received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that we used to live in leaking house and it was uncomfortable, but these days days we are very comfortable and at peace. Thank you very much for making this possible."