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.
Samwel's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Samwel received a $465 third payment.
"In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is that it sends us money directly and therefore it reaches us intact however, I urge it reaches more people who need the help since the slot window is narrow."
Emmaculate's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Emmaculate received a $482 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer to buy timber, iron sheets and nails which I have used to build my house, I bought wooden door and windows which I have fixed on my house. I spent the remaining amount, I spent to pay laborers who were building my house, spent some amount to pay school fees for my child and also to buy food for my family."
Lydia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lydia received a $462 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers which has changed our lives. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well."
Jemimah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jemimah received a $482 third payment.
"If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have bought livestock which I now have and also I would not have built a three roomed house. Thank you GD for the transfer"
Christine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Christine received a $482 third payment.
"If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have good yields which am expecting from my farm plots and this makes me very happy. Thank you GD for the transfer."
Rolly's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rolly received a $462 third payment.
"When I received my third transfer, I spent on an MKopa Solar Panel system and a television set. I am very happy since I am now watching and connected to the world at the comfort of my house. I am now lighting with solar more conveniently-I don't spend on paraffin any more."
Alice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Alice received a $465 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers which has changed our lives. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well."
Maureen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Maureen received a $462 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers which has brought alot of development in our community. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well."
Anjeline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Anjeline received a $462 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly has very respective staffs and also it has brought alot of development in our village. I have not seen anything that GD did mot do well."
Monica's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Monica received a $482 third payment.
"My life is different in that I now earn respected in the community. I was living in abject poverty and people in the community despised me due to my deplorable living standard but now that is no more. Apart from that, I'm free from discrimination by younger sisters who considered me to be so useless in the the family since their dowries had been settled while mine was no where to be seen."