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.
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are able to stay in school and at least have peace when studying as the house is not leaking anymore.Thanks to GiveDirectly for the money. We are not rained on."
Caroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caroline received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that with my business I am able to take care of my family without much struggles."
Hellen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Hellen received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my dream of cementing the floor of my house is fulfilled. In fact it is the only dream in my life which has come true."
Janet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Janet received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer go without food."
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $463 third payment.
"When I received my third transfer, I started construction of a semi-permanent house of 35 iron sheets and I am very motivated since my current house is too old to offer us a comfortable life."
Joyce's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joyce received a $483 second payment.
"I am happy I now own a piece of land. This gives me the hope of soon having my own compound. I also managed to clear my children's school fee so they don't have to stay back at home while others are studying. This is the biggest difference in my daily life."
Yvone's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Yvone received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received my transfer, I felt so happy because I would be able to complete my secondary school education which has always been my desire. I knew I would be able to pay the other percentage of my school that is not catered for by Impact, the organization that took me back to school."
Risper's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Risper received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am not stressed about my children's school fees and this has immense peace. Thank you GD for the transfer"
Conseleter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Conseleter received a $483 second payment.
"I used to take care of peoples cows but this was not reliable because they would take them whenever they wanted but now I have my own cows. I now feel so proud and independent. This is the biggest difference in my daily life."
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have a bigger and more spacious house than the one I was living in which was much smaller. Thank you GD for the transfer"