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.
Sicolastica's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Sicolastica received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer beg from my brother or borrow from groups to pay my children's school fee."
Juliet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Juliet received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that Give Directly has moved me closer to my dream of having my own house. I believe if it were not GD, it would have taken me more years ahead before I move to my home but I am glad that it is inevitable that before this ends, I will be living in my home."
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 daughter complete her college without any arrears. I am so grateful to God and to GiveDirectly for the transfers. "
Patroba's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Patroba received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that one of my disable son got opportunity to back to school."
Nerea's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Nerea received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live with hope that my desire of owning a descent house is at the verge of being realized since I've bought most of the building materials. I've been living in a a pathetic house and couldn't afford to establish any better one since I don't have any reliable source of income and my in-laws who could have extend there hands to help me have distance themselves since the demise of their brother."
Nicholas's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Nicholas received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer have to spend money to hire the bulls for ploughing. I have the money going to do something else and I can say that I have been able to save a lot out of this. "
Milca's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Milca received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that property I own in my home are now safe. My home used to be bare and couldn't afford planting trees because whenever I tried to do that, they were being destroyed by neighbors' animals. Apart from that, the first transfer really redeemed the life of my son who lost hope after their school caught fire and all property destroyed. I couldn't afford the money required by the school administration to facilitate construction of new dormitories and counselling fee for students who faced mental torture as such, he was always home. Immediately I received the transfer, I sent him back to school."
Zulleah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Zulleah received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference is I am more calm and at piece because my son is settled in school as I was able to clear his fee using the GD transfers."
Jorim's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jorim received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have water well at the door step. This has enhances me opportunity to engage in farming activities which generate my family reliable income. Apart from that, my wife who used to travel longer distances and come back very tired is relieved since she has water at the door step. "
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live in a house with a new roof which I replaced using the first transfer. Apart from that, the poultry farming which I ventured into is thriving well and provide my family with adequate income. Without GD, couldn't have done all these since I had no reliable source of income."