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.
Isaac's family
access_time 2 years ago
Isaac received a $277 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is really doing very well for me and my family wellbeing by improving our livelihood."
Hellena's family
access_time 2 years ago
Hellena received a $277 second payment.
"I spend my recent transfer on building materials and school fees for the betterment of my children feature. As I speak now my house project is on going and my children are back in school."
Momo's family
access_time 2 years ago
Momo received a $277 third payment.
"I spent my recent transfer on purchasing building materials such as zinc, nails and other materials needed for construction.This is because, my house broke down long time, but I never had any money to rebuild much more to talk about buying zinc.I am doing rice farming, but it's not even enough to help me out especially when the farm don't produce as expected."
Elube's family
access_time 2 years ago
Elube received a $370 second payment.
"GD does well in giving people money which is helping many poor communities and we are thankful to whoever thought of this idea in the first place, may God bless them."
Joseph's family
access_time 2 years ago
Joseph received a $277 third payment.
"My recent transfer was spent on my house project and my children school fees ."
Barclay's family
access_time 2 years ago
Barclay received a $277 second payment.
"My major goal was how to pay my eight children school fees and improving my house as well. As I speak now everything is fine my children are back in school and eating regularly while my project is also ongoing I think I'm achieving my goal with the help of give directly. Just want to exstand my appreciation to Give Directly for the kindness to was me and my family wellbeing. My money when to was improving my house and children school fees."
James's family
access_time 2 years ago
James received a $263 initial payment.
"Since I started receiving this amount of money in cash for me my life has change completly . What I never taught of doing before with that amount of money is what I'm doing now building my house and paying my children school fees is applause for me."
Jebeh's family
access_time 2 years ago
Jebeh received a $277 third payment.
"I pay my children tuition , bought four (4) bundle of zinc, sow wood and lastly bought food with the balance money. Prior to receiving this money, life was really difficult because we depend on farming for survival, but the animals ate and damaged our farm that my family and I could barely get food to eat neither to pay tuition. I thank God for Givedirectly because the money was sent when I needed money the most."
Emmanuel's family
access_time 2 years ago
Emmanuel received a $277 third payment.
"My goal was to build my own house and pay my children school fees. But I never had that helping hands to achieve my goal I really wanted to open my own business. But I never had that helping hands in doing it but with GiveDirectly I think im going to achieving my goals on a day-to-day basis. My money was spend on building material and my children school fees and purchasing goods for business purpose. Many thanks and appreciation to the entire family of Give Directly for the kindness to was me and my family wellbeing."
Easu's family
access_time 2 years ago
Easu received a $277 third payment.
"For me GiveDirectly is really doing very well. GiveDirectly has improved my life. GiveDirectly I want to appreciate you for your support towards me and my family let your helping hands keep improving the life of my family and friends thank you GiveDirectly for your support."