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.
Rosemary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rosemary received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different in that I got relieved from moving up and down in search school fee because I managed to settle a larger portion of my daughters' fee. Without GD support, I'm sure my chieldren couldn't have continued with their education because I have reliable source of income. Apart from that, my family adorn smartly in the new clothes I bought them."
Paulina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Paulina received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on paying school fees and purchasing all the requirements that were needed in school for my orphan grandchildren and orphan step children who were all under my care. It has been a burden raising these children since the death of my daughter and my co-wife. With the unlimited needs that human beings have, and having a very big number of people to take care of, I underwent a lot of frustrations that almost drove me mad. Any time I thought of the miserable life we lived, I regretted having been born. Am so happy that GiveDirectly enabled me overcome all these and made me long to live more."
Irine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Irine received a $468 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly has transformed so many people's lives without any sign of corruption or discrimination."
Elisha's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Elisha received a $468 third payment.
"My life is so different than it would have been were it not for the transfers. This is symbolically proved by the kind of lifestyle I acquired upon receiving my first transfer. Contrary to my previous life, I feed so well and dress appropriately today."
Monica's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Monica received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I have paid school fees for all my children and in the beginning of their study year they haven't been sent home for school fees.I have also cultivated my farm on time in this planting season hence I am assured of good yields on harvest."
Pauline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pauline received a $468 third payment.
"I spent most of my transfer to buy iron sheets which I will in roofing of my new house. I restocked my salon and shoe selling business which were on the verge of collapsing and also bought one and a half of maize for my family's consumption."
Kesia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Kesia received a $468 third payment.
"In my own opinion, what Give Directly does well is that it sends money to individuals as opposed to groups, however, I would plead you consider adding more money since we haven't achieved all of our dreams. We have realized that the amount was never enough."
Esta's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Esta received a $468 third payment.
"In my opinion,GD did a good job on ensure we have our transfer through call and visits."
Duncan's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Duncan received a $485 third payment.
"I can say that a lot has improved in my life and more specifically to farming. Initially, I used to buy milk but now I have a dairy cow that generates for me at least 6 L of milk a day. Again, I do farming in large, growing french beans and all these has increased my income. I have transformed from a peasant to a great farmer and that is how my life is different than it would have been if I never received transfers from Give Directly."
Shela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Shela received a $468 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending recipients cash transfers which have changed their lives and improved self dependency. I have not seen anything they did not do well."