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.
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have proper lighting in my house and seeing my children study comfortably at night gives me happiness."
Rachel's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rachel received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy,at first I thought it was a scam thank you GD."
Asha's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Asha received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now happier and my self esteem is boosted because all the things that had been longing to own I have bought using my transfers.."
Pamela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamela received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a spacious house, unlike before when my squeezed house worried me a lot. I also no longer do odd jobs now that I have my own fishing net that helps me in getting some income."
Benson's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Benson received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have an iron roofed house that doesn't leak as the previous grass thatched house."
George's family
access_time over 7 years ago
George received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own water pump and irrigation pipes. I do have to hire anymore instead use the money on other things. I am positive that I will have some good harvest and make more profits. Thanks to GiveDirectly. "
Pamela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamela received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have my freedom to set my own compound as required by our traditions now that my dowry is paid hence am now legally married, unlike before when I couldn't set my own compound. Thanks to GiveDirectly."
Caroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caroline received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel more free and independent now that I have my own house."
Jackline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jackline received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy,with my business I am able to provide food for my family.."
Quintet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Quintet received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my new house no longer leaks and it's very spacious compared to the previous one that was really leaking and very squeezed."