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.
Pascal's family
access_time 8 years ago
Pascal received a $481 second payment.
"This has changed my life because I don't feel embarrassed when my friends visit me because my house is well furnished. "
Felix's family
access_time 8 years ago
Felix received a $481 second payment.
"I now have a modern house which can accommodate me and my family. My life has changed because I have a house which will provide comfort to my family. "
George's family
access_time 8 years ago
George received a $481 second payment.
"Am very happy because I had no money to buy cattle so that I could pay my wife's dowry according to african tradition but now am in a position to do so. I can also manage to buy food for my family daily because of the money I received from givedirectly. "
Siprosa's family
access_time 8 years ago
Siprosa received a $481 second payment.
"I have been staying in a very old house since my husband died because I don't have a job to renovate it. Givedirectly has given me an opportunity to buy bricks and build a good house. "
Bety's family
access_time 8 years ago
Bety received a $481 second payment.
"My dreams have been fulfilled by givedirectly, am now a very happy person. My house has got chairs and tables where we can sit on. Initially we used to sit on the floor. My children can also eat and read comfortably. "
Stephen's family
access_time 8 years ago
Stephen received a $96 initial payment.
"I felt happy when i received my money because i was broke at that time. I am glad i achieved my goals."
Bob's family
access_time 8 years ago
Bob received a $481 second payment.
"" I was in the market center and got a message but ignored the text thinking that someone was bothering me, but out of curiosity I checked the text and on realizing the received money I rushed home to inform my wife, I was filled with joy""
Jacline's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jacline received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that I don't need to worry whenever it wants to rain and I feel comfortable in my house"
Mary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mary received a $481 second payment.
"" My health has improved because my high blood pressure caused by stress and lack of finances to do a few things has gone away""
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose received a $96 initial payment.
"I felt happy when i received my money because i knew i will have a beautiful house without embracing myself before my visitors."