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.
Joseph's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joseph received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have a bigger house which can accommodate more guests unlike before when others would sit outside because the house was small. Thank you GD for the transfer which has earned me some respect in our community."
Meldah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Meldah received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer do the mud smearing of my house all the time as before now that I have a cemented house. Am also happy that all my visitors get a place to sit without going to borrow chairs as before now that I have enough seats."
Gorety's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Gorety received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son could have been home now were it not for GiveDirectly. I am happy he is able to stay in school. Thanks to GiveDirectly."
Christine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Christine received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am no longer a housewife as I used,my life has changed greatly.Thank you GD."
Jael's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jael received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt happy since I desperately needed money that time to pay for my Baby's treatment, and in fact a certain Doctor had agreed to start off the treatment on credit ,but retained my National Identity card on condition that he would only release it after I pay him the treatment fee. Thank you very much GD for bailing me out."
Samson's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Samson received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt thankful because my children's school fee had fallen in arrears and I was getting worried. Thank you very much because I also managed to dress my seats."
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest transfer in my daily life is that my daughter is now peacefully in school without me having to beg my relatives to pay for her fee. Am also very hopeful of having a decent house that will last the rest of my life. Thanks to GiveDirectly."
Agnes's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Agnes received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am going to have to a permanent house and nice pit latrine. I will no longer have to use open defecation. I am so happy for GiveDirectly and grateful too. "
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is building my dream house, I will to live to remember GD for changing my life."
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $484 second payment.
"Building a comfortable house that accommodate my family well is the biggest difference in my daily life,thank you GD."