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.
Eunice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eunice received a $96 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy since I was certain of acquiring what I lacked the most and as a result ; positive improvement on my social and economical standards as well.I am thankful to GiveDirectly as this help has met alot to me and my family members too."
Joan's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joan received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'll no longer pay for someone to till my farms now that I have an ox which I'll be using together with my mother-in-law's ox. I also have my own decent seats hence I no longer go through the shame of borrowing seats from my neighbours as before."
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment l received the transfer l was very happy, that l talked to myself in the house as l thank Give Directly for their support."
William's family
access_time over 7 years ago
William received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment l received the transfer l was very happy but l could not show it because of security purposes."
Emma's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Emma received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a three roomed house. At least there is privacy between me and my children as the rooms are well partitioned. Thanks to GiveDirectly as there are no embarrassments any in my house now. "
Beatrice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Beatrice received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I was now sure that all financial problems I had at that moment would be solved. "
Susan's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Susan received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer have to smear my house with mud. I my house is now plastered. Thank to GiveDirectly."
Metrine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Metrine received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I did not have maize for grinding or food for that evening. I immediately withdrew the money to buy food for my family. Thank you GD for the transfer."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Beatrice received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment l received the transfer l was very happy because l knew my son will no longer spend night from the neighbor."
Erick's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Erick received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a bed where we can sleep on. I am happy I will have my own house after buying the building materials. "