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.
Mourine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mourine enrolled.
"I have always wanted to cement my house but because I don't have any source of income this has not been possible, so immediately I receive this money I will buy cement and complete my house."
Doreen's family
access_time 8 years ago
Doreen enrolled.
"I will be able to get an opportunity to build a bigger and smarter house that can store most of my belongings, and also take my children to good schools to a quire more knowledge and skills."
Kevin's family
access_time 8 years ago
Kevin enrolled.
"It's means a lot, I will be able to start my own business and cater for my family basic needs. "
Tabitha's family
access_time 8 years ago
Tabitha received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have not been stressed about feeding my siblings during this current drought since we bought dry maize with part of the transfer."
Caren's family
access_time 8 years ago
Caren received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have what I did not have before, like a sofa set and new cloths for my family."
Christine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Christine received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have enough food in my house and I also have a cow which I anticipate to start milking next year."
Jane's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jane received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I got my farm ploughed, so I don't have to go through the hardship of cultivating by hand.I also have enough food for my family and I am really grateful to Give Directly."
Irine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Irine received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that the transfer has made me get involved in rice farming unlike before when I only grew maize since rice requires more money to be invested in terms of ploughing, pesticides and fertilizers."
Mark's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mark received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have an attractive home and enough space for my children to sleep in."
Quinter's family
access_time 8 years ago
Quinter received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have cows that I call my own."