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.
Titus's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Titus received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that am now in good health and able to pay fee for my children."
Lucy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lucy received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy since I was able to pay my medication and provider food for my family."
Eunice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eunice received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life currently is that I have food for my family, unlike the previous months when we would go hungry because the recent drought led to poor harvest last season, thus we did not have enough to eat.Moreover, I have building materials, thus hopeful that I will be able to easily construct a new house for my family when I receive the third transfer."
Nyandiko's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Nyandiko received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life now is that I have a descent house and enough food for my family."
Constantia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Constantia received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a descent house and a nice pit latrine."
Carolyne's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Carolyne received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now live in a bigger new house which has really helped me regain my dignity and self esteem. I feel so confident talking with my peers because I am at par with a majority of them now, thanks to Give Directly."
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt very happy since it came at a time when the situation in my house was very bad and many needs were unmet, thank you very much for the transfer, it changed our lives to a certain extent."
Paul's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Paul received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am going to have an iron roofed house and that means I will no longer be rained on and hustle to look for grass to cover my house. Thanks to GiveDirectly for the transfers that have completely changed my life for the better. "
Jocinta's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jocinta received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt great relief since at that moment we were stuck and our child who is a University under-graduate was going to miss the Exams for that Semester.Thank you GD, the transfer enabled us clear the required amount of money and our child is safe for now."
Judith's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Judith received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I was now sure that my life would change from the state I am in to a better one. Thank you GD for giving me hope again."