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 have put down all the needed materials for building with the upcoming payment. I am certaintly happy that soon I will relocate from the current old leaking-roofed house. "
Gladis's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Gladis received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I have a land under my name. I have a place to build a home and very soon, I will be having my home there too. If it were not Give Directly, this dream would still be a mirage for me to achieve."
Meshack's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Meshack received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I nolonger sleep in other people's house since I have my own house and this makes me very happy and not stressed like before. Thank you"
Eunice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eunice received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live in a house that is steady and I do not fear for my house collapsing anytime. Thanks to GiveDirectly for the transfers."
Vitalis's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Vitalis received a $484 second payment.
"I have been overwhelmed with school fees burdens for a long time until I finally received the transfer to sort out my children who were often sent home to get school fees. I am so happy that fees is no longer a challenge.My daughter in college is almost finishing her course and seeking employment. This is the biggest difference in my daily life."
Erick's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Erick received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now financially enabled and I hope through this farming investment I will achieve great things."
Anjeline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Anjeline received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer paid rent as I used to.I have build a new house."
Philgona's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Philgona received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily is that, l have manage to pay school fee arrears for my children who are in secondary school and collage, when they were almost dropping out of school because of school fee arrears."
Maurine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Maurine received a $97 initial payment.
"It was in the evening when I saw the message since my phone was off the whole day, I was very happy because I was going to be able to do all the things I have always dreamt of. Thank you GD."
Lusya's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lusya received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that i nolonger have to do casual work to feed my children being a widow but now i have comfort of a good house."