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.
Susan's family
access_time 8 years ago
Susan received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am hopeful of a better future because of the things that I bought like the cows that I will definately sell the milk to get income."
Monica's family
access_time 8 years ago
Monica received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is living in a dust free house(this has also gained me respect among my fellow women) and having livestock(goat) in my home for the first time ever."
Hellen's family
access_time 8 years ago
Hellen received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference I can mention in my daily life is the construction of 2 new dwellings in my home that have facilitated our lives. We are now cooking in a separate kitchen and again we no longer share the same bedroom with our children since we managed to construct for them a servant quarter which they as well use as their study room."
Christine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Christine received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a source of income for the family unlike before."
Isack's family
access_time 8 years ago
Isack received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have managed to fix doors and windows in my house and now the house the house looks nice and decent."
James's family
access_time 8 years ago
James received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference I can mention in my life since I started receiving transfers from Give Directly is that I have acquired more assets of higher value. This has cushioned my life against any foreseeable economic shock."
Beatrice's family
access_time 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $481 second payment.
"The major difference I can mention after receiving this transfer from Give Directly is that I have been able to re-line myself to my long-term dream of being a livestock farmer. I am now pursuing the dream and out of this, I will be able to educate my children and cater for my household needs even in the future."
Kesia's family
access_time 8 years ago
Kesia received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is feeling at peace knowing that i owe no one and having enhanced the security of my house through steel door ."
Alice's family
access_time 8 years ago
Alice received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is having a new house which is much better than where i used to live."
Herine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Herine received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I ploughed with the money and have maize and not going to buy maize."