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.
Lilian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lilian received a $487 second payment.
"My daily life has improved because I do not worry about getting food for my household and school fees for my children. "
Joyce's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joyce received a $487 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing my self like other people who are staying in good houses and are less worried about the stress of life."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt happy the moment when I received my money. It was the greatest day of my life since I haven't received such cash for free."
Tereza's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Tereza received a $487 second payment.
"I have sufficient peace in my home. This is because I have been interacting with cash and therefore affording even food is no longer such a big challenge. Peace that I have attained accounts for my biggest difference in my daily life."
Molly's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Molly received a $487 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that we have gained privacy. I live with no more embarrassment since I constructed a bigger house and partitioned it appropriately courtesy of Give Directly."
Jullias's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jullias received a $487 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have moved to a new house which was necessary according to our culture, after the death of my mother, where we live more comfortably. No more ostracization from the rest of the community members."
Hellen's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Hellen received a $487 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now living peacefully in my home. Initially, my son who had dropped out of primary school was giving me a sleepless night since his future was a major concern to me but I never had an alternative for him or means of empowering him till Give Directly came to my rescue."
Michael's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Michael received a $487 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I run a business which I enjoy most. I sell fish which enables me to interact with clients, visit places and generates income that caters for my household needs."
Caren's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caren received a $487 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I am able to put food on the table as opposed to before. Initially, providing for my household members was not an easy task since I am a widow with no source of income but I thank God that I have been able to feed well courtesy of Give Directly."
Mourine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mourine received a $487 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I live with little worries since I have built a more robust house that offers us sufficient protection we could crave for before. "