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.
Monic's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Monic received a $398 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer as an additional investment into my kiosk. This is because I am always assured of a daily meal for my family with atleast the little income I earn from it. "
Lovisa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lovisa received a $398 third payment.
"I would have died of hunger because getting what to eat each day was getting harder and harder by the day especially because of the famine however my life is now different than it would have been in a way that I always get what to eat without difficulty because of the transfers i received. "
Alice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alice received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer,I had lost a relative and we were required to contribute but I did not have any money. Immediately I made contribution. My husband was more excited than me. "
Loyce's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Loyce received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have manage to do a lager scale maize plantation, of which l am very sure l will not go without food for a long time."
Bernard's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Bernard received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy at first I thought it was a scam,thank you GD."
Diana's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Diana received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy because I was able to pay school fees for my children."
Millicent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Millicent received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy,it was such a wonderful feeling being at my daughter's graduation."
Benta's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Benta received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can now farm with less ado since I have oxen for farming activities."
Paul's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Paul received a $97 initial payment.
"I was extremely happy when I got my transfer, it gave me hope that I would achieve great things with the money."
Jackline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jackline received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer,I was so happy. I thank GiveDirectly for sending me the money. "