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.
Doris's family
access_time 2 years ago
Doris received a $275 second payment.
"GiveDirectly in my opinion is doing well by changing lives and making a lasting impact in our communities. In addition, the manner in which their staff carry themselves, it is an example of a good institution and I must applaud them for that. I can't lay my hand on anything they don't do well if you may ask me."
Onaybi's family
access_time 2 years ago
Onaybi received a second payment.
"Givedirectly has done extremely well by sending cash directly to me. The transfer has changed my living conditions. It has put me in the position to construct my own building. It has also brought development to our community."
Esther's family
access_time 2 years ago
Esther received a $275 second payment.
"I spent most of my money on buying cement to plaster my house. I bought zinc and nails."
Satta's family
access_time 2 years ago
Satta received a $275 second payment.
"Givedirectly is good at reaching out to the poor and transferring cash directly to impart their lives. At the moment I can not tell what Givedirectly is not doing well."
Elisa's family
access_time 2 years ago
Elisa received a $275 second payment.
"My new goal is to build my house and support my kids in school."
Jessie's family
access_time 2 years ago
Jessie received a $262 initial payment.
"I bought zinc and, matress"
Nathaniel's family
access_time 2 years ago
Nathaniel received a $275 second payment.
"My new goal is to begin planting my cocoa. I am currently brushing the farm."
Levlb's family
access_time 2 years ago
Levlb received a $275 second payment.
"Upon receiving the money from Givedirectly, I bought few bundles of zinc to begin my house project."
Easter's family
access_time 2 years ago
Easter received a $275 third payment.
"My primary objective at the moment is to complete my house project. Therefore, as soon as I received my transfer, I bought 2 bundles of zinc for $21,000LD. I also used portion of my transfer to buy 2 cartons of nails (zinc nails & mixed nails) to roof my house. My balance transfer was used to buy 6 gallons of gasoline for $6,000LD. The gas will be given to the sawyer to produce enough plank so that my house can be roofed."
Veronica's family
access_time 2 years ago
Veronica received a $27 second payment.