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.
Ascar's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Ascar received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different in that I now own a large house. I had a small house which couldn't contain all my belonging as such was being forced to keep some of my items at the neighborhood. Apart from that, I no longer sit on straight stools because I bought a soft sofa set. To crown it all, I'm expecting to commence getting free milk because my cows are expecting and will deliver soon."
Kawa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Kawa received a $403 third payment.
"GD does well by giving us the financial support and allowing us to decide how to spend the money however it does bad by just selecting some people to benefit from the transfers."
Fredrick's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Fredrick received a $468 third payment.
"In my opinion, GD has absolutely improved the lives of the poor in my community. Having said that, I wish to inform you that GD have aught to issue this money interms of loan. My reason behind this is that people became too reluctant and only enjoy the money."
Evaline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Evaline received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different in that my daughter is in high school and I'm able to take care of my family with my small business."
Linet's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Linet received a $468 third payment.
"i spent the larger part of my third transfer on buying 20 fishing net and now I am hiring them to other fishermen hence I am making profits of which I use to provide basic needs for my family. I also bought sofa set seat."
Fredrick's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Fredrick received a $468 third payment.
"Give direct has enabled people make big steps and own good things because of Give direct."
Kazan's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Kazan received a $403 third payment.
"Yes on medication, school fees and food! I used my third transfer to pay for my medical operation charges, I had lower abdominal hernia , but I healed and I am now okay. I also bought food and paid school fees for my children."
Joweri's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joweri received a $403 third payment.
"Yes, on a house, school fees and food. I used my second transfer to build a 2bedroom house with cement and iron sheets because the one I had before was built with madhouse and was small and leaking. I also paid school fees for my children and bought food for my family."
A's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
A received a $403 third payment.
"In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give cash to recipients instead of tangible property in form of aid. Leaving out village leaders when giving transfers is what Give Directly does not do well."
Fred's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Fred received a $403 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on accomplishing my house which I began using GD transfers. I also bought a cow as an asset for economic security."