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.
Martha's family
access_time 2 years ago
Martha received a $262 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money from GiveDirectly I was so happy. I have been living in a dilapidated house for over 40 years. During raining season our belongings gets extremely wet from the leakages which make us to have uncomfortable sleep. Also, I don't have a better bed to sleep on, During night hours we sleep on Matt covered with clothes, So receiving such a huge money from GiveDirectly makes me so happy, Because I will no longer sleep on the floor. I will use portion of my transfer to purchase a giant size mattress that my family and I will sleep on."
Veronica's family
access_time 2 years ago
Veronica received a $262 initial payment.
"I bought two bundles of zinc, matress, and half bag of rice with the first cash transfer I received. Thanks again GD."
Joseph's family
access_time 2 years ago
Joseph received a $276 second payment.
"I have been living in a thatch house for so many years. I couldn't afford changing the thatch roof to zinc. I was very excited when Givedirectly sent my transfer. Upon receiving my transfer, I decided to change my thatch roof to zinc. Therefore, I purchased few bundles of zinc and planks to begin the process."
Welehson's family
access_time 2 years ago
Welehson received a $276 second payment.
"Givedirectly has done well by transforming my lives. The transfers from Givedirectly have enable me financially. I was able to purchase solar panels to provide electricity for me at home. I am also in the position of constructing a modern house for myself."
Ellen's family
access_time 2 years ago
Ellen received a $276 third payment.
"I used my most recent transfer to Pay two cashual workers to start molding 1500 pieces of bricks for my house . My plan is to build two bed rooms house. I am very excited for the level of joyed Givedirectly brought to me .I am saving my balance transfer to buy one cartoon of assorted zinc nails and buy one 25kg bag of rice to feed the contractors . I believe that with my transfer friom Givedirectly, I will soon own a house in this village."
Daniel's family
access_time 2 years ago
Daniel received a $276 third payment.
"I am planning to used my recent transfer to purchase additional 4 bags of cements to start plastering my house floor and wall. Potion of my transfer will be used to hire two cashual workers to plaster my house. I will turn over my balance money to my wife to cater to our home. Thanks to Givedirectly for empowering me financially I believe that when I plaster my house, My house will look attractive in this village ."
Kadzomba's family
access_time 2 years ago
Kadzomba received a $27 second payment.
Chengo's family
access_time 2 years ago
Chengo received a $11 initial payment.
Siatta's family
access_time 2 years ago
Siatta received a $276 second payment.
"Give directly did well for me by sending me this money. This money really helping me to change my life. I can now paid my children school fees and also support family in some activities. I am so happy for the money that give directly gave me."
Siatta's family
access_time 2 years ago
Siatta received a $276 third payment.
"Give directly gave me money that I did not work for. I will put this money in good use so that any time give directly people enter in this town, they will see the difference."