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.
Waldgard's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Waldgard received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to pay school fees for all of my children."
Stephen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Stephen received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt thrilled since it was very timely; It happens that I had a shallow well Project that was pending and since the rains had began, if I did not cement it on time there was risk that it would collapse again and cause a set-back; Thank you GD for facilitating me to finish the required works!"
Everlin's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Everlin received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am no longer buying paraffin to burn in a tin lamp now that I have a nice solar lamp. Am also happy that I'll have my own compound soon hence I'll be able to make my own decisions with any quarrels from the extended family members. I have always desired to do all these things but I couldn't because I never had any financial means and I was almost losing hope of doing them until GiveDirectly came into picture."
Janet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Janet received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my difference in my daily life is that my living standards has increased. I thank GiveDirectly for this. "
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, am very happy because my child has not been sent home for school fees like it has always happened and this gives me hope of a brighter future for my daughter. Thank you GD for the life changing transfer."
Josephine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Josephine received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am excited and blessed living in a spacious decent house which accommodates my family and church-mates as well since being a servant of God owning a church its more appropriate and likely to received visitors in a daily basis. I am thankful to GiveDirectly for the financial Aid."
Grace's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Grace received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt great relief , then delight since mockers and detractors of GD as well as recipients had been put to shame, and since I had never handled that much money in my life, I could go for some of my dreams!"
Alice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Alice received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happy living in a spacious decent three roomed house which is accommodating all my family members comfortably hence living in a one roomed house with five members of my family has seized to be the biggest challenge as no privacy was maintained and crowding was a problem too."
Jasinter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jasinter received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children wouldn't have continued their education were it not for GiveDirectly because I was overwhelmed by their fee arrears."
Peter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Peter received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a good house. My self esteem has also gone up as the my other community members do not look down upon me anymore. Thanks to GiveDirectly. "