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.
Joice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joice received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that our family income has so much increased as we pull our profits together from our business. We are now able to comfortably take care of our family. Thanks to GiveDirectly. "
Margaret's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Margaret received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a presentable seat for my visitors, unlike before when my visitors only sat on a frame. Am also happy that I no longer work on my neighbour's farms to earn a living as before because I have my own farm which I cultivated with the first transfer."
Esther's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Esther received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have my certificate which can able me get a job to support my family and this makes me very happy and positive in life. Thank you GD for giving me hope in life."
Pauline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pauline received a $484 second payment.
"I now feel relieved because I managed to clear school fee so my child does not have to stay at home while others are studying and the little money I get that I could spend on his school fee I'm now saving for building a house. This is the biggest difference in my daily life."
Gordon's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Gordon received a $484 second payment.
"No one goes empty stomach in my house anymore courtesy of Give Directly. Since I started receiving transfers from Give Directly, I have been elevated to a position where I can afford food for my household members. In short, I have money, the biggest difference in my daily life."
Josinter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Josinter received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am new prepared to build a decent spacious house which I never knew I could live in through courtesy of GiveDirectly since I have already bought the necessary building materials to commence this project."
Grace's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Grace received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy,being my first time to received such kind of a money,I was truly excited."
Jesinta's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jesinta received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, we live more comfortably under a leaky-free roof. Initially, we lived in a leaky house which could interrupt our sleep multiple times before the day could break and therefore due to the improvements, expect that cases of cold outbreaks would plummet."
Margret's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Margret received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, am no longer worried or stressed up about my child being sent home from school and this makes me very happy and at peace. Thank you Gd for the transfer which has bring me immense peace in my heart."
Lilian's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lilian received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am currently educating my children with a lot ease.They are no longer sent home for school fees hence I have gain a peaceful state of mind.I am thankful to GiveDirectly for giving me an opportunity to see my children through their education sincerely this has been my greatest dream and call."