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.
Dorcas's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dorcas received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l have achieved my dream of staying in a nice house. I also no longer spend money to buy paraffin for lighting my house, as l use to do before."
Monica's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Monica received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest differences in my daily life are I have managed to build a decent spacious three roomed house which I have been longing for in a long time and due to the fact that I didn't have finances to construct it, I was staying in a small old house which was almost collapsing.I have also started a small retail business and now I am more self- reliant as I get profits to support my family's basic needs comfortably. "
Eddy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eddy received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily is that my barber shop business is doing well and Ia am able to get daily income.This is unlike before when I could even usher in the night without having a single coin. "
Susan's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Susan received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l was staying in a very dusty house which was not good looking and health wise it also not good, but now l am staying like a rich person in a nice comfortable house."
Judith's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Judith received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to do farming that season and I also stay in a much better house now"
Lyndah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lyndah received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily is that, I now have a very stable source income where l get my daily basic needs."
Chrirstine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Chrirstine received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a very nice house. Thanks to GiveDirectly for the changes I have seen in my life. "
Grace's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Grace received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt happy and jumped up and down."
Tom's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Tom received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer have school fees stress since I paid school arrears."
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my business is growing and my family income is increasing. "