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.
Massa's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Massa received a $282 second payment.
"I bought zinc ,cement and food. Also i kept small money."
Grigory's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Grigory received a $468 second payment.
"I only worked on the plans I previously had before receiving transfers from Give Directly. I have been meaning to buy a piece of land, and a motorcycle that Give Directly made it possible for me."
Wilither's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Wilither received a $484 second payment.
"Settling debts initially I heard a lot of debts which I borrowed to cater for my personal needs but after receiving my transfer I cleared all the debts Paid three months rent for my son who is at the University of eldoret pursuing statistics so that he will have humble time to study Cleared outstanding fees balances for my son who is in high school I bought a water tank which I'll be using in harvesting clean water for domestic use."
Tamba's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Tamba received a $282 third payment.
"Before I could start receiving my transfer, my house roof has been leaking and my children were in school but I had no money to sponsor them and renovate my house. With the help of GuveDirectly transfer, I was able to renovate my house and pay my son graduation fee and I want to say a big thanks to giveDirectly for the support."
Kazungu's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kazungu received a $468 second payment.
"Give directly has been a blessing to my family. I am beyond words. My children, my wife and I are so greatful as now we have a new home. We are no longer living in the deplorable conditions you found us in. You have also allowed me increase my herd. Now I have cows in addition to the goats I used to have. My home is now well lit. I have a light to use throughout the night and I can also charge the phone which, you also, are the reason I have. I cannot complain about anything. Mine is to give thanks on behalf of myslef and my family."
Precsilia's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Precsilia enrolled.
"While doing business fewer years back,things were really good untill when I used all of my cash on my mother's illness and yet lost her to death which promoted me to moved in my big sister house with my two children which comprises of numerous inconveniences so getting money now to move back to business is my greatest challenge along with getting my own sleeping place where I will live happily."
Memory's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Memory received a $364 second payment.
"Givedirectly does everything well, It has helped us in ending poverty, we have enough food to feed our families"
Beatrice's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Beatrice enrolled.
""Upon receipt of the cash transfer, I do think it would be better to do a business and used the remaining cash to send my children to school"."
Winnie's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Winnie enrolled.
""My greatest challenge faced currently is financial constraint. I am unable to generate funds to support my children because I don't have a business, or rather a job"."
Lusine's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Lusine received a $269 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I was very happy, i was sure that my life was going to change now."