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.
Robina's family
access_time 8 years ago
Robina received a $112 initial payment.
"I was cooking food and felt very happy when i recevied my transfer.so I enjoy my food so much."
George's family
access_time 8 years ago
George received a $481 second payment.
"School fees for my child in High school used to be such a huge drain on my meagre income.Now that the weight has been lifted from shoulder by Givedirectly,I can afford to put three meals on my table unlike before.God bless Givedirectly"
Sophia's family
access_time 8 years ago
Sophia received a $481 second payment.
"I now have a cow to graze unlike before. Am now equal to other villagers who own one.Soon it will start giving me milk that I will use in my household and for sale.Thank you Givedirectly"
Lilian's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lilian received a $481 second payment.
"I can now exachange the types of food I take with my family. My childrens' school fees has already been paid without having debts to pay "
Faiza's family
access_time 8 years ago
Faiza received a $481 second payment.
"I used to hire casual labourers to plough my farm.But courtesy of Givedirectly, i now have a cow for ploughing hence am able to save more money than before"
John's family
access_time 8 years ago
John received a $481 second payment.
"I have cows for ploughing which has made me cut on the number of hours i spend in the farm and the money i used to hire casual labourers who used to work in my farm.May God bless Givedirectly for the good work you are doing "
Victor's family
access_time 8 years ago
Victor received a $481 second payment.
"I now live in my own house. I don't livein my uncle's house anymore."
Sarah's family
access_time 8 years ago
Sarah received a $481 second payment.
"I now own a cow, sheep and furniture of my own. I am not disturbed when the night approaches because I know I will enjoy my sleep."
Charles's family
access_time 8 years ago
Charles received a $481 second payment.
"I got all the prescribed medicine and I am improving well. No more pains in my body as earlier on. I had planned to sell some of my properties to help me pay school fees but because of the money I got, I won't sell anything."
Ali's family
access_time 8 years ago
Ali received a $481 second payment.
"I walk with my shoulders high every single day since my son is now in high school against all odds and predictions.God bless Givedirectly. "