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.
Emily's family
access_time 8 years ago
Emily received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having achieved half of my dream by buying the building materials. I can not wait to start building the house."
Evelyne's family
access_time 8 years ago
Evelyne received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my family now gets better daily income from my husband's taxi business, which comfortably caters for the family's daily expenses. Before we received the transfer, he used to hire another person's motorcycle for the same business and the returns were not sufficient for our family expenses. "
Florence's family
access_time 8 years ago
Florence received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a new spacious house that comfortably accommodates my family and I am not worried anymore about where to accommodate my visitors too. I am really grateful to Give Directly for restoring my dignity."
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"It means a lot to me and it makes me very happy to know that I will be receiving some money. I know this will go a long way in making me achieve somethings that I wanted to do"
Pamela's family
access_time 8 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is the death of my husband. It left very sad"
Metrine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Metrine enrolled.
"I feel happy about being in the program and receiving money since it will help cater for my children needs"
Benard's family
access_time 8 years ago
Benard enrolled.
"Receiving this money to me makes me feel happy and optimistic that my life is going to change because I will expand my business and our lifestyle will change resulting to more happiness and peace in my family."
Mary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"I feel so excited and encouraged about getting this transfer because my heart has been longing to build a bigger house where my children can comfortably have their sleeping room.Now I am sure that I will get that house and that is my biggest happiness."
Monica's family
access_time 8 years ago
Monica enrolled.
"This transfer will enable me start my salon and beauty business because I have the skill but lack capital to establish it. My family will now have a broader income base which will help us comfortably meet our daily needs. I will be an entrepreneur soon."
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"Access to safe and sufficient water supply is the biggest hardship I currently experience."