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.
Rebecca's family
access_time 2 years ago
Rebecca received a $277 second payment.
"Huge of my transfer was spent on my house project. Little amount was also spent on the children tuition.i even bought the balance zinc to complete the house project. I just pay the man who is going to saw the plank that is going to be use for roofing."
Rebecca's family
access_time 2 years ago
Rebecca received a $277 second payment.
"The new goal I have set before receiving this transfer to start building one additional new house in this village to lodge strangers in the future.I have been challenge with lodging place for strangers . My current house has only three rooms and are occupied and I am tire with the idea of lodgings strangers in my room. I want to build one additional house for lodging. Thanks to Givedirectly for empowering me financially . I believe that with my transfer from Givedirectly, I am going to build a solid dirt bricks house for strangers in this village."
Alphonso's family
access_time 2 years ago
Alphonso received a $277 third payment.
"I am planning to buy one bundle of aluminum zinc along with two cartoons of assorted zinc nails to start building my house . I want to buy food for the cashual workers who will be building my house and paid their workmanship. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. I believe that with my transfer, I am going to be a owner of houses in this village."
Shadrah's family
access_time 2 years ago
Shadrah received a $263 initial payment.
"I went to attend a burial when my called me to check if I receive the transfer from GiveDirectly because back home almost every households that were for the cash transfer program were rejoicing. Immediately I left and went to the network spot to check. When I get to the network spot, I received a message notification that I have received transfer from GiveDirectly. With happiness I called my wife and told her the good news. Right after the burial, I went to cash out the money."
Felecial's family
access_time 2 years ago
Felecial received a $277 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well in making sure that every eligible households receive their full payments. GiveDirectly is not bias in it workings especially during enrollment. The field workers make sure to visit every house to determine eligible households. As for what it does not do well, nothing have I seen wrong."
Trokon's family
access_time 2 years ago
Trokon received a $277 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly is doing nothing unwell. It's cash program is a golden opportunity. I am grateful for this. This program is improving our lives. We are so grateful for it. GiveDirectly gives us unconditional cash and ask for nothing in return. We are so happy for this opportunity."
Oretga's family
access_time 2 years ago
Oretga received a $277 third payment.
"I am an old woman.I have been sick for some time now. I lost my daughter. I had no one to help me. I couldn't afford our needs. My grandchildren dropped out of school. I could no longer afford their tuition. I could not afford our rent. We moved back home to my village.I was overwhelmed when I received my money. I haven't withdrawn the money but when I do, I'm planning to buy a land in Buchanan to build a decent house. This is a golden opportunity to change our lives for the best."
Stephen's family
access_time 2 years ago
Stephen received a $277 third payment.
"I have been struggling to make ends meet. Things have been so difficult for me. I had nowhere to stay. I moved in my uncle's house. I could hardly afford my daily meals. I was overwhelmed when I received my transfer. I used some of my money to buy tailoring materials. I also bought some uniform cloths to sew and sell. I used rest of my transfer to buy a bag of rice and give to my mother for my daughter upkeep. I am thankful that my life will never be the same again."
Memma's family
access_time 2 years ago
Memma received a $277 second payment.
"I am so grateful that I got enrolled in this cash program. I was overjoyed when I received my transfer. Things has been difficult for my family. We make oil and sell at local markets. The business hasnt been going too well. We could hardly afford our upkeep. Our house has spoiled. I used some of my money to buy zinc. I want to build a new house.I also bought a bag of rice and some other food items. I used rest of the payment to start a new business."
Matha's family
access_time 2 years ago
Matha received a $277 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly is doing nothing unwell. After my husband left me and moved away, things got so hard for my family. I was overwhelmed when I got enrolled in this cash program. It is giving us unconditional cash and asking for nothing in return. That is amazing. I am so excited for this opportunity. Being enrolled in this program is a dream come through. Our lives will never be the same again after receiving all the transfers."