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.
Irine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Irine received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have bought the necessary building materials hence I am hopeful of building a decent permanent house that I have longed for in a long time and after completion of my dream house, I am sure that my children will get a comfortable place to stay."
Benter's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Benter received a $97 initial payment.
"I was working on the farm so worried on how to raise money to buy food for my children. In the process I received a message confirming the receipt of my money, I was happy, jumped and immediately boarded a motorcycle went to the shopping center and bought food for my children."
Violet's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Violet received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now more committed, productively than ever before. I have got several engagement each day as I accomplish my dreams courtesy of Give Directly's transfers."
Harriet's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Harriet received a $399 third payment.
"Well ! My life is different than it would have been if i never received a transfer , because i have managed to own a land. Thanks"
Christine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Christine received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life that my living standards has improved and I do not have to do tedious casual workers get food. Thanks to GD."
Rose's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rose received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am peaceful at heart and stress- free because I have achieved one of my dream of having a decent spacious three roomed house as GiveDirectly made it a reality hence I feel confident will hosting my visitors now."
Charles's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Charles received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my household members live a healthier life. We have experienced no cases of pneumoconiosis since we plastered our main house and eradicated dust."
Farida's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Farida received a $399 third payment.
"A house ! I have built a big house using my third transfer. I had a house in plot of land where the clan members are fighting for this land. So I decided to buy my own land and build a house if possible. "
Lewtina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lewtina received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment l received the money l was very happy that l even dance as a sign of joy. "
Linet's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Linet received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live with a better hygiene as opposed to before. Most part of the transfers enabled me buy better cooking items and utensils that are healthier to our lives for instance sufurias with lids that I used for storing food properly."