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.
Kafedha's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kafedha received a $484 initial payment.
"I spent KES 8,000 to purchase sufficient food stock for my family of 5 members. We are experiencing famine in our area and being jobless, I was struggling to feed my family single-handedly after my husband died some years ago. In addition, I used KES 6,500 to purchase medicine for my daughter who was suffering from a stroke for two years now unable to move. Furthermore, I bought 12 iron sheets, I intend to construct a decent shelter for my family since the one I have at the moment is collapsing and it is risky to my family members. Lastly, I bought one goat a future investment for my family."
Borbor's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Borbor received a $280 third payment.
"GiveDirectly is doing very well. GiveDirectly gives money without pay back. GiveDirectly program is free of corruptions. I feel valued by GiveDirectly because of GiveDirectly kindness to me and my community. In my opinion, GiveDirectly is doing everything well."
Kamasi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kamasi received a $484 initial payment.
"It was around midnight when I was in my house resting with my spouse. I heard my mobile phone ringing, I was left wondering who could be sending messages at such time since It's unusual to receive a message at that late hours. I decided to verify my phone and noticed a message stating that I had received my transfer. I had to wait until morning to inform my husband about the good news since I did not want to bother him. I was so excited about receiving my transfer that night and I could not sleep because of the happiness that filled my heart. In the morning I informed the rest of my family members and we celebrated and thank God for receiving our transfer."
Angeline's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Angeline received a $484 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that through the transfer, I was able to meet my heart's desires of owning a piece of land as well as starting the construction of a small shop for my tailoring business. Previously, I was working at home where I did not get the chance to serve many customers. Hence, I was struggling to meet the basic need of the family, especially food and water. I am optimistic that my business will improve once I relocated to the market center something that will earn me more income."
Hannah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Hannah received a $280 second payment.
"In reality,GiveDirectly have done nothing wrong. They have given me money that I didn't suffer to get. Secondly, they don't ask for favor or anything in return. GiveDirectly will always be the best NGO."
Nora's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Nora received a $280 second payment.
"I used my most recent transfer to buy one bundle of zinc and zinc nails. I paid my children school fees and bought food for my home. I also paid contractors to cut sticks for my house project. I also saved fourteen thousands Liberian Dollars ($14,000)."
George's family
access_time over 2 years ago
George received a $280 second payment.
"Yes. I had a new goal to build my new house as soon as I got my transfer from GiveDirectly. I have been living in a deplorable house with my family for eight years now. I am a farmer and been suffering with farm works before having food for I and my family to survive. I have to make farm, cultivate the crops and take it to the market to sell before providing our basic needs.Things have been very thought on my family. Thank God that GiveDirectly came to our aid in the soonest possible time."
Miatta's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Miatta received a $280 second payment.
"Give directly is doing everything well."
Massa's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Massa received a $280 second payment.
"I had plan to buy land but there was no money, then Givedirectly came and helped me to buy that land for my family and I."
Lennox's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Lennox received a $27 third payment.