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.
Monicah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Monicah received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I no longer a housewife."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been able to pay school fees with some ease. Trust me before I used to struggle so hard. I owe GiveDirectly much appreciations. "
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to solely rely on myself now. My business is doing so well. I am happy. "
Scholastica's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Scholastica received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money ,I ululated since its seemed as a dream and I could believe my own eyes.In my life I have never been given such an amount of money out of good will hence I am so appreciative to GiveDirectly for this opportunity."
Joel's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joel received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my dail life in now I live in my own house and not in my dead uncle's house."
Nicholas's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Nicholas received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a nice house and I am no longer rained on. It has become so comfortable staying in a good house. Its a nice feeling. "
Claris's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Claris received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received my transfer, I thanked God for using GD to save me from poverty."
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $398 third payment.
"In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give transfers in bits so that we would plan well for them. Sending money using mobile money directly to recipients was also perfect."
Beth's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beth received a $398 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on completing my house and building a kitchen for home. I also bought seeds and paid casual labourers to work in my garden. I kept the rest for my upkeep after stocking food."
Alfred's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alfred received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l now have my own house where l am free and comfortable."