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.
Violet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Violet received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a very comfortable house where l do not need to worry when it is raining because l will not be rain on and the house is also spacious to accommodate me with my family."
Linet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Linet received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happy and relieved since GiveDirectly gave me an opportunity of educating my children as one of my children who had completed his high school education had stayed at home without furthering his education for two good years due to lack of money to fund his education and now I can say that I am certain of a brighter future for them. Thanks to GiveDirectly for rescuing me at my last point of hopelessness."
Peter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Peter received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have electricity in my house which has relieved me the stress of buying kerosene daily and batteries for my radio. "
Joshua's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joshua received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now sure of having my own house again and for that reason l will no longer stay in my father's home."
Dolphine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dolphine received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happier now living in a three roomed house that I have been dreaming of in a long time and my neighbors are perplex with the change of my living standards in a short period of time since I had lost hope of achieving this goal as the house I was staying in before the transfer was a small leaky grassed thatched house and as a result I was a laughing stack in my village.I am thankful to GiveDirectly for restoring my humanity."
Morline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Morline received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that we now have an income generating activity which is our shaving kiosk where my husband works and earn enough income to support our family."
Maurice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Maurice received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my household is finacially empowered to live in a better house, eat healthily, dress well and even start a business( with the first transfer) for my wife who was just staying at home previously."
James's family
access_time over 7 years ago
James received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my business is now doing well because I have enough stock hence good income and I've managed to get into some local savings plan."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Beatrice received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily is that I have fulfilled my father's greatest wish of supporting my siblings through their education by paying school fees since before the transfer I could not afford due to financial constrains. "
Jenipher's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jenipher received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now live in a better house than the one I was living in before which was small and very uncomfortable for my family."