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.
Felix's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Felix received a $465 third payment.
"If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have moved into my own compound soon like it has happened now and this makes me very happy. Thank you GD"
Grace's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Grace received a $465 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers directly which in turn has uplifted the living standards of recipients. I have not seen anything that Gd has not done well."
Linet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Linet received a $462 third payment.
"In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is that it empathizes with the poorest and help them with money but I would urge it considers a basic monthly income in my area to sustain us a little longer."
Martha's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Martha received a $462 third payment.
"My life is different in that I now have my own home with iron roofed house. Besides, my family adorn smartly after buying them new clothes with the transfer."
Benta's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Benta received a $465 third payment.
"If I would not have received the transfer, my child would not have been sent home for fees like it has always been."
Lilian's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lilian received a $462 third payment.
"If I would not have received the transfer would not be building a four roomed house which I will soon move into. Thank you GD for the transfer"
Michael's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Michael received a $462 third payment.
"My life is different in that I live in a descent house with cemented walls and floor. Besides, My fishing business is doing well and my family now have a reliable source of income. It is not only my family benefiting from my business but also my employees feed their families from it."
Caleb's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caleb received a $462 third payment.
"in my opinion, GiveDirectly has changed the look of our village andalso it has uplifyed the living standards of recipients in our community. I have not seen"
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $462 third payment.
"I used a portion of the transfer to pay my two children in high school fee. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption."
Ruth's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Ruth received a $462 third payment.
"I used a larger portion of the transfer to pay my children school fee. I also purchased foodstuffs and other household items with the rest of the money."