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.
Erick's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Erick received a $484 second payment.
"Initially I was employed to operate someones motorcycle and I used to earn commission but now I have my own motorcycle. I now save all the money earned and spend them on meeting my needs. This is the biggest difference in m,y daily life."
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have my a house and in my own compound and no longer stays at my maternal home. Thank you GD for the transfer"
Edwina's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Edwina received a $466 third payment.
"I used a portion of the transfer to cement both walls and floor of my house. Bought and fixed metallic door. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption."
Malika's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Malika received a $484 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 transfers and may God bless you all."
Joseph's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joseph received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that l now have hope of having my own home where l can do my development as compared to when l am staying in my father's home where l am restricted."
Edith's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Edith received a $484 second payment.
"I was almost arrested by Public Health officers for not hI am finally free from threats from Public Health officers because I have sunk a pit latrine.Besides I now have new goals of building a better house than my current one since I have the resources. Thanks a lot to GiveDirectly for changing my life."
Benta's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Benta received a $466 third payment.
"I spent most of my third transfer to a new house since we I had a small thatched house."
4godfrey's family
access_time over 7 years ago
4godfrey received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am prepared to build my own home which I could have not thought of if I never received the transfer. I feel so happy and peaceful."
Everline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Everline received a $466 third payment.
"I used a portion of the transfer to buy a cow. I invested a portion of the transfer in retail shop business. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption."
Isaac's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Isaac received a $466 third payment.
"My life is different in that I wouldn't be earn a living,with my poultry business we no longer go without a food."