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.
Getrude's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Getrude enrolled.
""Since my house got damage looking for a house is my one of my challenges follow by money and food.""
Samson's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Samson enrolled.
""I have already purchased a land in Kanweaken so I feel relieved that I'll be able to build a house and and to support my son in primary school, improving his education and my household income.""
Lovette's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Lovette enrolled.
""The lack of sufficient food and a good home are my major challenges. This is because my business has collapsed and contract I go around doing is never readly.""
Judy's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Judy received a $484 second payment.
""I am a happy recipient of GiveDirectly. My life changed since I received the transfer. I am the happiest soul ever in my lineage. Who ever fails to see the work of GiveDirectly must be suffering from some problems. GiveDirectly has done a very good job in our community of Siongirie. GiveDirectly has improved the life of the less prevelege in the community. Many now owns land, home and livestock in Siongirie village. We are so happy with GiveDirectly services to us. Our children has got the opportunity to quench their thirst for education as well. Thank you GiveDirectly.""
Amina's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Amina received a $484 second payment.
""I am a satisfied recipient of GiveDirectly. This can be reflected with the current state of life am living. Who ever thought of seeing a single mother owning livestock??. I am the happiest soul ever in my lineage. Whoever fails to see the work of GiveDirectly must be suffering from some problems. GiveDirectly has done a very good job in the community of Mafuye. GiveDirectly has improved the life of the less prevelege in the community. Many now owns land, home and livestock in our village. We are so happy with GiveDirectly services . Our children has got the opportunity to quench their thirst for education as well. Thank you GiveDirectly.""
Esther's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Esther enrolled.
""Upon receiving this cash transfer, I plan to build a house in Kileapoe Kanweaken for my children"."
Ruth's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Ruth enrolled.
""My biggest challenge is planting of crops. Due to old age, I am unable to make farm or sell in the general market. However, I do small business at home to cater to my needs.""
Moses's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Moses received a $267 initial payment.
"I was helping one of neighbors to dobbs his house when my wife came to me with the phone that GiveDirectly gave me for me to read the message in the phone. I washed my hands and opened the inbox massage. The amount I saw in the phone was unbelievable. I shouted blood of Jesus because this is the first time in my life to see this amount of money. To receive forty thousand three hundred seventy five dollars free without working for it is a heaven sent opportunity. That hold day the smile on my face could not finish and my wife was dancing until she went back to the house after I told her that the message that came to the phone is the payment from GiveDirectly."
Jestina's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Jestina enrolled.
"" Getting food had been one of our greatest challenges, because when ever we produce our crops pests and diseases always destroying all of them. Financial I'm incapacitated to send all of our children in school.""
Sylvester's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sylvester enrolled.
"" If eligible I will make sure to enrolled all of my children in school because financial it hasn't been easy. I have to sell from village to village on a daily basis to support my family. I will also invest some portion of the money into my business since I'm already into business. I appreciate givedirelty for this one time opportunity that will change my life and that of my family. ""