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.
Jatu's family
access_time 2 years ago
Jatu received a $278 third payment.
"I really wanted to build a house that has being my plan.I wanted a new structure and with this morning i am going to achieve that goal."
James's family
access_time 2 years ago
James received a $278 second payment.
"I bought cement, planks and i will pay workmanship."
Mary's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mary received a $265 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life relaxation. I have been stressed up for years concerning my family's livelihood. We have been living in poverty. This money have brought great changes in our lives."
Moses's family
access_time 2 years ago
Moses received a $279 third payment.
"Oh wow, I had a very major and excellent goal set in my life for long period of time and a was to build my own house, but unfortunately for me things had been very difficult and disappointing for me and my family. The money in question that GiveDirectly give me was very timely and rewarding for me. My both payments was spend on my building materials Zinc, cement and school fees for the betterment of my children feature. I just want to exstand my appreciation to the family of Give Directly for the kindness to was me and my family wellbeing. God will continue to increase their excellent job done in our Communities by improving our livelihood."
Mather's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mather received a $279 third payment.
"In my opinion , Givedirectly is really doing a great job for us. Through Givedirectly cash transfer to families, many families are now united and doing things in common in our community. I am one of the the persons Givedirectly is actually helping. For the past four years, I have been living in my inlaws house. My husband and I didn't have any plan of building our own house due to hardship. Through Givedirectly kind gesture, we are now in the process of building our own house. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash support. I dont see any system in GiveDirectly approach of implementation that needs improvement."
Esther's family
access_time 2 years ago
Esther received a $265 initial payment.
"I will have a new house for me and children to live in, too long we have lived in misshape hut that cause cold in the children during rainy season. This is my biggest joy and it has brought me peace. I will no longer have to do causal labor for my neighbors to find food for the family."
Jeremiah's family
access_time 2 years ago
Jeremiah received an initial payment.
"I used to worry about where to get money from to build my house; I have tried my utmost best to raise money but it has not been easy for me. Catering for the children livelihood and serving as a voluntary teacher hasn't been easy for me as well. I can now have some relief that I can build my house and I have no more worry about owning a zinc house of my own. This brings me so much peace daily."
Hawa's family
access_time 2 years ago
Hawa received a $265 initial payment.
"I was working on my farm when I got an alert on my phone from givedirectly. My husband read the message and told me that givedirectly sent me money and I was very happy. I threw my cutlass in the bush and started rejoycing. I danced and laughed and thank God for givedirectly. I immediately told my husband that we should go home and rest and later go cash out the money and solve our pressing problems."
Comfort's family
access_time 2 years ago
Comfort received a $265 initial payment.
"I bought two bundles of zinc and one cartoon of nails to build a new house. I also bought a calf to raise and improve my business."
Saydah's family
access_time 2 years ago
Saydah received a $279 third payment.
"GiveDirectly program is changing my life from poverty to a better life. There is no corruption. GiveDirectly staff are respectful. GiveDirectly needs to be praised for this tremendous work. In my opinion, GiveDirectly is doing everything well."