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.
Dorine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dorine received a $483 second payment.
"My new house,new utensils and paying school arrears are my biggest difference in my daily life."
Gladis's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Gladis received a $463 third payment.
"In my own opinion, I was impressed with the fact that Give Directly sent us money directly with no corruption involved. But, the number it enrolled in villages was low and I would urge it next time it considers helping more people."
Hellen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Hellen received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I no-longer have to smear my house with cowdung and also I have maize for grinding. Thank you GD for the transfer."
Martin's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Martin received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest differences in my daily life are I am happy that I am seeing my daughter through her education with ease since I started receiving this transfers from GiveDirectly as she hasn't been sent home due to school fees arrears. I have also bought the necessary building materials hence I am hopeful of building a decent house that I have been longing for."
Grace's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Grace received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am very happy because I will now mop my house like other women in our community. Thank you GD for the transfer"
Anne's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Anne received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the the fact I am soon moving out of my worn out house to a good and spacious one that I never expected in life."
Millicent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Millicent received a $483 second payment.
"I have always been worried of how to raise money to facilitate me move to my compound but now that I already have building materials I have the hopes of soon having my own compound. This is biggest difference in my daily life."
Joyce's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joyce received a $483 second payment.
"My new big house is the only biggest difference in my daily life."
Godfrey's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Godfrey received a $483 third payment.
"When I received my third transfer, I spent 30000 on 2 bulls and invested the rest of the money in a barber shop that has really uplifted my life."
Benter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Benter received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life children will not be send home for school fees."