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.
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt great joy because I had the assurance that I would be right on target with my plans that would lead to achieving my dreams"
Afuswa's family
access_time 8 years ago
Afuswa received a $404 third payment.
"My life is different because I built a house and bought a cow for myself, I now sleep well and I am hoping to have milk in my home very soon"
Evalyn's family
access_time 8 years ago
Evalyn received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I was elated and full of happiness because I knew this money was meant to improve my living standard, and indeed the following day I went immediately out to put the money to my planned projects."
Magidu's family
access_time 8 years ago
Magidu received a $404 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer to buy a motorcycle because i wanted to start a transport business and be able to continuously generate income for my family"
Amuza's family
access_time 8 years ago
Amuza received a $404 third payment.
"My life is different because i am no longer stressed about my kids school fees since i even bought some animals to sustain the money. I wouldn't have achieved all that."
Catherine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Catherine received a $404 third payment.
"Yes a house! I used my third transfer to build a 2bedroom house because the house I have been living in is co-owned which was causing conflicts, but now I am free from conflicts related to the co-owned house."
Moses's family
access_time 8 years ago
Moses received a $97 initial payment.
"I was at our shopping center planning on how I was going to take vegetables on debt for our dinner when I received the transfer, I thought I was dreaming until I checked my balanced and I was so happy."
Awali's family
access_time 8 years ago
Awali received a $404 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on completing my house which I had begun using the first transfers. I previously slept in a grass thatched house. "
Edisa's family
access_time 8 years ago
Edisa received a $404 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that now have a responsible secure house where I stay. "
Mininah's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mininah received a $404 third payment.
"In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is giving unconditional aid to households unlike others who pre determine the aid they give. GD's system is very transparent and gives us liberty to work on our own needs."