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.
George's family
access_time 8 years ago
George received a $465 third payment.
"In my opinion, Givedirectly has done well in being trasparent in their work and I have not heard of any corruption cases in their work. I am proud of being associated with them"
Anjelina's family
access_time 8 years ago
Anjelina received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on paying my sons college fee because he is my source of hope. I bought furniture such as seats, bed and a mattress because the previous ones are old and worn out."
Jane's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jane received a $465 third payment.
"Receiving the transfers has made it possible for my family to have a more spacious house. My children are able to stay in school without any interference thanks to the transfers."
Christine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Christine received a $465 third payment.
"My life is different because I can be able to live comfortably in a bigger and more spacious house. Moreover, we get daily income from the motorcycle taxi that my spouse operates within the village. This has prevented us from constantly borrowing money from relatives."
Christine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Christine received a $424 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i was able to roof my house."
Juma's family
access_time 8 years ago
Juma received a $424 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i can now reach my business clients and the market quickly and my business is real flourishing "
Aidha's family
access_time 8 years ago
Aidha received a $424 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i am able to afford food in this period when food is scarce in our community"
Muwalo's family
access_time 8 years ago
Muwalo received a $424 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have an extra plot where I can cultivate more crops"
Latiifu's family
access_time 8 years ago
Latiifu received a $424 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have no stress over the poor house i used to have which had walls which in a dilapidated state.I now have a more stronger house."
Nambatya's family
access_time 8 years ago
Nambatya received a $424 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i was able to buy building materials which i wasn't expecting right now."