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.
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. "
Esther's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Esther received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I was no going to be able to fulfill all my heart desires."
Prisca's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Prisca received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life has been the school fees that i was able to pay."
Benter's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Benter received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment l received the transfer l was very happy that, l withdrew it immediately and start spending it. "
Oscar's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Oscar received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have bought tools for my juakali business and I don't loose any customer.This has increased my income too. "
Sarah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sarah received a $396 third payment.
"Oh yes ! My life is better than it would have been if i never received a transfer, because i have managed to build a house . I am also saved from farmine. Thanks"
Lilian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lilian received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment l received the transfer l was very happy although l could not show it because, it could have brought some insecurity to me."
Margaret's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Margaret received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I am now sure of food security since I have the money to buy food and pay casual workers ploughing my maize farms.. Thanks to GD."
Susan's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Susan received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment l received the money l was very happy because l knew my child will go back to school without any difficulties."
Samwel's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Samwel received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer pay for my farm to be ploughed as I have my own bulls. I also plough on time as I do not have to wait for other farms to be completed before mine is ploughed. "