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.
Everlyne's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Everlyne received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing that soon I will have a bigger house. I cannot wait to see this day and my new house. "
Jane's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jane received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now hopeful of having a spacious a better house than before. Am also happy that my brick business is steady and I didn't borrow any money this time round."
Polycap's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Polycap received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child won't be sent out of school due to school fee for the entire year. My family is also having good foods compared to earlier before GiveDirectly gave us the transfers."
Peres's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Peres received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the house I have built. I am living peacefully and more comfortable than before I moved to this house. Thanks to GD."
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment l received the money l was very happy because I was almost going without food that day, I even called Give Directly to thank them for their support."
Philister's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Philister received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy the moment I received the money because I had the urge of buying building materials which will be used for building my new house. "
Beautrice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beautrice received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt relieved the moment I received the money bacause I really needed money for my family's food as well as school requirements."
Norah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Norah received a $97 initial payment.
"I was so happy the moment I received the money as it was an indicator that Give Directly was genuine in their pledges."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment l received the money l was very happy because l was almost going without food that day."
Monica's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Monica received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because at that time I did not have even a single cent and this made me very happy. Thank you GD."