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.
Quinter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Quinter received a $484 second payment.
"Initially, I used to dig and plow for people to afford at least a meal a day and this explained why we were unhealthy-emaciated but when I started receiving this money from Give Directly, I have been able to eat more regularly which has improved our health. It is a very big difference to mention that we can now afford a square meal courtesy of Give Directly."
Jane's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jane received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have very nice seats. My son has also been to stay in school without being sent away. I am so happy and I thank GiveDirectly. "
Florence's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Florence received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt extreme delight since it was a reasonable amount and would enable me meet some of my pressing family needs.Thank you very much."
Judith's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Judith received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l now have a stable source of income where l get my daily income and l can also afford three meals in a day. "
Ruth's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Ruth received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in daily life is that my son will continues with his studies without school fees problems."
Martha's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Martha received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now very sure of having my own house and for that l will no longer stay with my mother in-law in the same house where l am uncomfortable."
Peres's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Peres received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a very stable house and sitting on a very comfortable furniture as compared to before."
Susan's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Susan received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life daily life is that hopefully I will be building my new house."
Colleta's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Colleta received a $484 second payment.
"Since there is no electricity in our area we are using the solar panel to charge people's phones at a fee. This is the biggest difference in my daily life because I now have a source of income hence I can easily meet my needs. "
Felix's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Felix received a $484 second payment.
"I have made a huge step in life and everyone in the village is surprised because of the type of house I now own. I also have a cow which is soon providing me with milk. These makes the biggest difference in my daily life, I'm so proud of myself and thanks to Gd."