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.
David's family
access_time over 7 years ago
David received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a new house thus I no-longer worry about the need for frequent repairs."
Margaret's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Margaret received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have my own taxi business that is giving me a daily income to sustain my family."
Daniel's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Daniel received a $465 third payment.
"I used a portion of the transfer to buy building materials (sand, and iron sheets). I also purchased foodstuffs and other household items with the rest of the money."
Jane's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jane received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a larger house that comfortably accommodates my family thus I don't need to let my children sleep away from home because of space constraints anymore."
Alrica's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Alrica received a $462 third payment.
"My life is different in that I now have a spacious house. I had a very small house but could not built a better one due to financial constrains."
Monica's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Monica received a $482 third payment.
"I used a portion of the transfer to buy a cow. Used a portion of the remainder to complete my pit latrine. Completed the water well I started constructing with the first transfer. I also purchased corns for family consumption."
Ali's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Ali received a $465 third payment.
"In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is giving out money that we are able to spend the way we want but it would be better it considers working a little longer in areas that it experienced little resistant."
Wicklife's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Wicklife received a $465 third payment.
"My life is different in that I now have a house and living together with my siblings. I was living with my grandmother after the demise of my parents while my siblings were staying with other relatives because even our house also went down and had no where to stay but as now, I'm happily living with my brothers together in my new built house as a family."
Eunice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eunice received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am living in a good house which is neat"
Magdaline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Magdaline received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am living a happy life unlike before I got transfers where I was very stressful"