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.
Caren's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caren received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing my farm do well. I am hopeful that I will be able to get some good harvest that will give me more income. "
Prisca's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Prisca received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest in my daily life is that I now own a large house which accommodate all my property. I had a small house and had to buy only a few basic things which could go in. Apart from that, the second hand clothes business is thriving well and generate reasonable income for my family sustainability."
Sipros's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Sipros received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that we now have our own pit latrine and y grandchildren do not have to go out in the open and our hygiene is also improved."
Pelesia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pelesia received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I live in a better house. My former house was very weak and wobbling anytime weather could turn windy and therefore it was very risky for our lives and this could as well inflict fear on us. I am glad that currently, we live with confidence since we built a stronger one courtesy of Give Directly."
Thad's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Thad received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l no longer thinking of how l will tiled house but l only think of how l will educate my children, this means Give Directly l has really reduce a big burden on my side."
Rael's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rael received a $484 second payment.
"My status has improved alot since I received the money from GD. I am having enought food to eat, clothes for my children previously bought with the first transfer and a farm of rice which will give me good profit after harvesting.This is the biggest difference in my daily life."
Posline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Posline received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am proud and happy seeing my child going to school since she had stayed home for one year due to lack of money to fund her education while her fellow age-mates are going to school hence I am now assured of a brighter future for her. I am thankful to GiveDirectly for retaining my dignity since I was a laughing stack in my village because they saw me as widow who couldn't take a child to school. "
Eunice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eunice received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that i was able to clear school fees and my children were able to go back to school without staying at home for longer period as before."
Alice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Alice received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm relieved from begging my relatives for school fee. I was a bother to my in-laws who were helping me pay fee but since I got the transfer, I'm off this kind of shame and now my greatest prayer is to see them excel in their academics."
Everlyne's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Everlyne received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my daughters are all in school.During the last school term I am happy they never came back home for fees. "