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.
Benta's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Benta received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I was very happy that, I gave thanks to God for his blessings and also to bless Give Directly."
Edisa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Edisa received a $401 third payment.
"In my opinion Give Directly does well in that it helps the most needy people in the community without segregation. On the other hand I think it would be nice to give money to everyone who is enrolled because some people were hopeful but they didn't go through. "
Christina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Christina received a $401 third payment.
"In my opinion Give Directly does well in being open to its recipient teaching them everything they need to know before they are given the money. This gives the recipient a choice to either accept the program or refuse it like what some people did "
Sharifu's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sharifu received a $401 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if i never received the transfer In that i have been able to take my wife to school so that she can get hands on skills that she can use in her own business. I have also go a driving permit which now allows me to legally drive taxi which will earn me money to take care of my family. My life has improved alot with the transfers."
Millicent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Millicent received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I was very happy because that day I was almost going without food since I did not have any money."
Catherine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Catherine received a $401 third payment.
"In my opinion, Am just fill of joy because everything was well."
Zabiina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Zabiina received a $401 third payment.
"Well, farming ! I spent my third transfer on doing commercial farming because I bought sugarcane seeds for planting."
Rebecca's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rebecca received a $401 third payment.
"Oh yes, farming and capital ! I spent my third transfer on vegetable farming like tomatoes, egg plant and cabbages . I also added some money into my boutique business. I did all these things with the aim of earning more money."
Fazirah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Fazirah received a $401 third payment.
"My life is different than if i didn't receive a transfer, because I wouldn't have been able to build a house. Thanks"
Esther's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Esther received a $401 third payment.
"Well! Everything was done well especially solving family households . Thanks"