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.
Philip's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Philip received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to admit my child into high school even though he was initially stuck back at home due to financial problems."
Ismael's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Ismael received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am no longer Idle as I manage my businesses. My income level has also increased and I am comfortably taking care of my family. "
Rodah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rodah received a $485 second payment.
"I was one person who could be looked for by the elite in the community to do odd jobs. I thank God that since I started receiving the GiveDirectly transfers,I have taken a pause on that. My family has been able to eat at least comfortably. This is the biggest difference in my daily life. Thanks to GiveDirectly and I ask God to bless the organization. "
John's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
John received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have staeted an hair dressing business for my wife and the business is bring income to my family. Thanks to GD."
Eunice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Eunice received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment l received the transfer l was very happy because l knew that, l will have easy time when it comes to farming season."
Colleta's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Colleta received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy and surprised since I have never received such amount of money in my life. Thank you GD."
Eunice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Eunice received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now able to host my visitors without any shame because I now have a decent and spacious house."
Milka's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Milka received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I am no longer doing tedious casual jobs and borrowing food like I used to do before receiving money from GD. Thanks to the organization for introducing me to a comfortable life."
Alex's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alex received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest differences in my daily life is that I now have my own kitchen hence hosting visitors has ceased to be a worry mainly at night and I also have a place to cook very comfortably. My child has enrolled to a college for a computer application course thus this act has given him hope that there is away at the end of the tunnel since after completion his high school education his been just at home with no hope of furthering his education."
Lens's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lens received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having that kitchen erected in my compound. My children also dress well when going to school.Thanks to GiveDirectly. "