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.
Joyce's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Joyce received a $338 second payment.
"the organisation is doing well in terms of reaching out to everyone and also warning us against thieves." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Aisha's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Aisha received a $338 second payment.
"All along i have been struggling with sourcing money for my children's school,so once I got the second transfer I used part of the transfer to buy school uniform,Im also building a house so i bought door hundles,Iron sheet and 10 bags of maize." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Majidu's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Majidu received a $348 initial payment.
"am now comfortable to go long distances because of the bike" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Patuma's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Patuma received a $338 second payment.
"am now able to provide food for my family which was hard in the past." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Veronica's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Veronica received a $340 second payment.
"My life has changed since GD I have my own business now and I am making extra money and as Ian talking to to you I am improving the roof of my house using the money I made on my business" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Esnart's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Esnart received a $340 second payment.
"For a long time I have been dreaming of having my own Motorcycle so that i can start a Tax business and it was a dream come true once I received all my transfers from give directly I bought a new motorcycle and I have started the business and Ian making extra money for my family" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Mahamud's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Mahamud received a $338 second payment.
"I bought ironsheets, matress and motorcycle"
Adamu's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Adamu received a $341 second payment.
"The only thing that i feel GD did well is giving me cash transfer." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Lukia's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Lukia received a $340 second payment.
"My family's' life has changed this year in that we have gotten the top most wish we had. We had for a very long time longed to have a stable business and now we do because with GD funds we bought a motorcycle that in transporting people to and from places gives us returns ranging from MWK7000 TO MWK8000 per day."
Hadija's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Hadija received a $340 second payment.
"The Give Directly Field Officers were very helpful during the time of registration. They explained the program very well and made no mistakes." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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