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.
Mackline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mackline received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a very spacious and comfortable house, I am also sleeping on a nice comfortable place."
Christine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Christine received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the first transfer, I felt very happy since I was assured of accomplishing most of my goals with the money hence improvement on my living standards ."
Patrick's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Patrick received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer beg money or food from my mother as before because I now have my own business."
Jenifa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jenifa received a $397 third payment.
"Yes ! My life is different than if i didn't receive a transfer because at my old age, i wouldn't have been able to build a nice house like this one. Thanks"
Milka's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Milka received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having been able to get steady income for my family from our businesses. The flow of money in my house is currently adequate,courtesy of GiveDirectly. Thanks to GiveDirectly."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that, my children no longer spent their night at my neighbor's house, since l have a very nice spacious kitchen."
Elija's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Elija received a $97 initial payment.
"I received my first transfer while at home and upon seeing the message indicating that GiveDirectly had truly sent the money it had promised , I felt very happy since I was assured of accomplishing most of my developmental goals which I have longed for in a long time such as installing electricity."
Caren's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caren received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l manage to pay school fee for my children since they were almost dropping out school because of lack of school fee."
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the first transfer, I felt very happy and relieved since at that time my landlord was on my neck asking me for house rent as it was overdue and son was sent out of school due to school fees arrears hence I am thankful to GiveDierctly for the financial assistance since it was of great help."
Lilian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lilian received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children now have a place to sleep in unlike before where they used to sleep in my neighbor's house. I have also started a fish mongering business and I am able to feed my family with ease. "