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.
Hezekiah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Hezekiah received a $484 second payment.
"Being able to afford three meals per day for my family is the biggest difference in my life."
Yunia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Yunia received a $466 third payment.
"i spent most of my third transfer to pay my medical bills since I was seriously sick, I bought a sack of maize for consumption and the remaining amount, I spent to buy utensils and other household goods which I did not have."
Benta's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Benta received a $466 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer to dig a well to provide me with water in my home, I spent some amount t pay school fees for both my children who are in high school and college and the remaining amount, I spent to buy bedding and utensils"
Rispa's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rispa received a $484 third payment.
"If I would not have received the transfer, I would not be having the stock I have right now in my business. Thank you GD for the transfer"
Rashidi's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rashidi received a $404 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to send to us officers who were handling with respect. Also GiveDirectly does well to directly send our money on our GD phones all for free."
Gimiya's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Gimiya received a $404 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does to give us phones and money for free, calling and visiting us about our transfers and the challenges we encounter concerning the transfer."
Jenipher's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jenipher received a $484 third payment.
"My life is different in that, I have built a house which I would not have done since I have children in school and could not afford to pay fees at the same time build a house, but all this was possible due to the transfer."
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $466 third payment.
"I spent most of my third transfer to pay school fees for my grandchild and the remaining amount, I spent to restock books in my business and the to buy food for my family."
Caroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caroline received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to build a new house, my family and I now stay in a much bigger and better house"
Stephen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Stephen received a $466 third payment.
"If l would not have received the received the money, I would not have paid school fees for my siblings. Thank you GD for the transfer"