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.
Nicholas's family
access_time 2 years ago
Nicholas received a $484 initial payment.
"Purchasing a heifer is the biggest difference in my daily life. I always buy milk daily and this is so costly for me. I do casual jobs in the village. This small jobs earns me small income and because of the household items I was not able to save some money. I had always wished to own a dairy cow but with the condition I was it was not possible. When I received the transfer I felt so happy. We decided to invest in dairy keeping. We agreed on purchasing a heifer. When it reproduce in the next few months we will be able to get enough milk for the family. My children will not miss milk like now. I will be able to save some money that I could have used to buy milk for other basic needs. I am so grateful for the support because GiveDirectly has given me hope for better tomorrow. I have peace of mind to conduct my daily routine knowing that everything is good."
Ceydeh's family
access_time 2 years ago
Ceydeh received a $264 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that i was not able to build a new house. To even pay my children school fees has been a major challenge for me. I can eat on time them before. Life has improved now all of my children are in school now. Things was not really good with me over the past year now. Sometime to even provide for my children it was not easy thing."
Musu's family
access_time 2 years ago
Musu received a $278 third payment.
"I been living in Madinah over twenty one years plus, I born all my children in this village.my house was built by my late parents a very long time ago. I decided to use my Give Directly transfer to build a decent House next to my family house"
Anthony's family
access_time 2 years ago
Anthony enrolled.
"I plan to amputate my leg when I receive my transfer. In 2015 October I was working with a logging company (ICC) and I had an accident and my leg got broken. The accident cause me to become disabled and the company refused to help me to get proper treatment. So when I received my transfer, I will use it to amputate my leg and use a false leg to be able to move around freely."
Mamie's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mamie received a $278 third payment.
"I planned to pay my children school fees,buy drugs for my husband, due to his health issues and save the balance for emergency purpose."
Maima's family
access_time 2 years ago
Maima received a $278 second payment.
"Yes I had plans to build my own house"
Mambu's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mambu received a $278 second payment.
"Yes I had plans to build my own house"
Jefferson's family
access_time 2 years ago
Jefferson received a second payment.
"I'm planning on building my house and sending my kids to school"
David's family
access_time 2 years ago
David received a $278 second payment.
"Givedirectly always checking on me to ensure that I receive money. They are committed in transferring money to my mobile account according to schedule given me. Their Staffs are always responding to calls and sometimes call back upon receiving missed calls. I am not aware of anything that Givedirectly didn't' do well in this village. I am so proud of Givedirectly. Many thanks and appreciation to Givedirectly."
Patience's family
access_time 2 years ago
Patience enrolled.
""When I received this money from GiveDirectly will used it to build my house and send my children to school. For so many years I have live in this village in my relative house and due to my very little income I am unable to get all of my daily needs. My children are not school and as a mother seeing my children home all days makes me feel heart sick!""