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.
Hellen's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Hellen received a $330 second payment.
"Expanding in the agricultural sector is my top priority in the upcoming years. To achieve this goal, I intend to reinvest the profits from this season. I am immensely grateful for the support received from GiveDirectly, which has been of great assistance to us. I cannot express enough gratitude for the positive impact it has had on our lives."
Chrispus's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Chrispus received a $330 second payment.
"My top priority after receiving the third transfer was to build a house for my children. This would provide them with a comfortable sleeping space and a quiet area for studying, which was previously impossible as I relied on herding animals and my wife worked as a farmer. My hand deformity prevented me from taking up casual jobs. I have six children. Therefore, I spent $300 on building the house with the transfer. Additionally, I allocated $150 to pay for my children's school fees. The assistance from GiveDirectly has transformed our lives tremendously, enabling us to achieve what was once beyond our reach. We are extremely grateful for their support."
Winston's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Winston received a $226 fourth payment.
"I hope to get a new home for my family, at least my life will change, because I Will be leaving from a palm thatch house to a zinc house. I'm so excited for this change."
Sharon's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Sharon received a $132 initial payment.
"I experienced a lot of difficulties, so when I received the money, it brought me great joy. While I was alone on my farm, I received an exciting message that caught me off-guard. Initially, I suspected it was a random message from a service provider because I wasn't anticipating any positive news that day. Since I needed to purchase seeds for my land, I was grateful to God for the unexpected provision. Although I could not withdraw the money that day, I went to the nearby shopping center the following day."
Esther's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Esther received a $132 initial payment.
"Receiving the confirmation message from GiveDirectly that I had received the first transfer was a positive and exciting experience. At the time, I was in a nearby shopping center, and even though I could not share the news with anyone, it added to the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. I later shared the news with my husband when I got home, who was equally thrilled upon hearing about the transfer. After finalizing plans, I collected the entire amount on the third day, marking the beginning of spending. Overall, the experience of receiving the first transfer was a moment of happiness and provided me with a sense of relief and hope for the future."
Odase's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Odase received a $227 third payment.
"I hope to continue my education in the coming year, I was in the 8th grade and dropped out of school, because my supporter passed away. Givedirectly have make my dream of going back to school come to pass. I saved my transfers to enable me enroll back in school next academic school year."
George's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
George received a $227 third payment.
"I'm hoping to relocate my entire family to the city to continue their education because where we are currently living, there is no school for the kids. I want to see them become future leaders of tomorrow."
Patrick's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Patrick received a $227 second payment.
"I have two beautiful children who are at school in the city. It has really been stressful and difficult raising money for their fees. I don't have any means of raising money except for the little farm we produce in order to have food on our table as a family. My recent transfer was spent on the children's tuition for the entire year, which brought me relief. and I'm grateful to God almighty."
Martha's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Martha received a $216 initial payment.
"All my life I have always dreamt of producing a cocoa plantation but couldn't afford financially to purchase larger farm land for such investments. I have been trying with the little farm we produce each year to raise some cash for this investment. My first transfer, we purchased a larger portion of farm land alone with enough crops and were able to pay workers to cultivate the land."
John's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
John received a $228 second payment.
"Givedirectly has done good for me and my family. I can boast today because Givedirectly gave me money that I didn't work for or ask for. I'm so grateful and excited to be a part of the GD family ."