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.
Emily's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Emily received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that l am now curtained that my child will complete her secondary school. l am also staying in a very nice neat house compared as before when l was staying in a dusty house, which was not good for my health."
Edwin's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Edwin received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I thanked God very much for GD because this is a noble Program and it takes a lot of sacrifice to support the poor in this manner."
Teresa's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Teresa received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money from Give Directly, I felt very delighted. I would revamp the health of my fishing business that had been performing dismally following high cost of living."
Elsa's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Elsa received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I was very excited because this was a free gift that we never labored for but that would support reasonable needs in the family."
Mourine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mourine received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now using solar to light my house as compare to before when l was spending a lot of money buying paraffin for lighting my house. My children are also have now sleep in comfortably place and eating well."
Jacklin's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jacklin received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money from Give Directly, I felt very happy. I knew that through it, I would boost my businesses and fend for my household needs like clothing which had turned a major concern-one of my child could walk in tattered uniform since I couldn't manage to provide for them sufficiently well."
Joice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joice received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy and happiness I have due to the type of house I have. I am so comfortable hosting visitors irrespective of the number without worries of them not able to fit. "
Roseline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Roseline received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest differences in my daily life are I have a peace of mind and happiness since I have cultivated my farm on time with the first transfer and at the end of this harvesting season I am assured of food security for my household. I have also expanded my house into a spacious three roomed house which I have been long for in a long time and due to financial in-capabilities I couldn't make this plan into a reality."
Caroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caroline received a $97 initial payment.
"Them moment I received my first transfer,I felt very happy since at that time I was experiencing school fees problems as my child had been sent home to fetch for school fees and I had no money. I am thankful to GiveDirectly for giving me and opportunity of educating my child comfortably."
Martine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Martine received a $0 initial payment.
"I felt very happy,my visitors can now have enough decent seat,thank you GD."