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.
Magret's family
access_time 2 years ago
Magret received a $371 second payment.
"the new goal that i have now is to fix my house, and buy furniture for my house,"
Annie's family
access_time 2 years ago
Annie received a $277 second payment.
"When I got my first transfer, I bought matress, pay my children school fees, and I bought food for my family. My new goal is to build house for my family. The house we live in now is small for my family size. With this transfer, I bought zinc and plank for the construction of my new house. GiveDirectly has made me to start a project that I never thought off. I appreciate GiveDirectly for this transfer."
Matthew's family
access_time 2 years ago
Matthew received a $277 second payment.
"I spent my transfers on znic and paying the engineer who will construct my building. It has been my plan to improve my house, but I couldn't earn much money from selling the crops from my farm. GiveDirectly transfer is about to transform my life."
Margaret's family
access_time 2 years ago
Margaret received a $11 initial payment.
Sadaka's family
access_time 2 years ago
Sadaka received a $27 initial payment.
Furaha's family
access_time 2 years ago
Furaha received a $11 initial payment.
Princess's family
access_time 2 years ago
Princess received a $277 second payment.
"I spent my most recent transfer on two significant things. I bought nails and zinc to construct a new house. I live in a very old grass thatch house. I also paid my children school fees. My children are my future. I am using this transfer to improve them educationally. I appreciate GiveDirectly for my transfer."
Anthony's family
access_time 2 years ago
Anthony received a $371 second payment.
"I was excited about the money, I knew I will be able to afford things I did not before GD."
Zepheniah's family
access_time 2 years ago
Zepheniah received a $277 third payment.
"I spent my recent transfer on buying new motorbike. This motorbike is a self employment for me. I was very poor harvesting palm and producing the oil to sell and feed my family. I generate not less than 6000LD per week. GiveDirectly has transformed my life from poverty to a better life. Even if GiveDirectly leaves my community, I will be able to sustain my family. I appreciate GiveDirectly for this transfer."
Patrick's family
access_time 2 years ago
Patrick received a $371 second payment.
"Yes I do have new goals that I did not have before receiving the transfers. I have decided to improve my house . My house was in bad condition and was made of strolls. I have managed to buy bricks and iron sheets so that I can have a better house which will be more homely to my family. Having a house made of strolls is challenging as it leaks during the raining season and damage some of my properties"