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.
Fatu's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Fatu received a $284 initial payment.
"I bought zinc to renovate the house pay and pay my daughter school fees."
Watta's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Watta received a $284 initial payment.
"I spend most of my transfer on buying planks , and poles. I also pay workmanship.for those working for me."
Musa's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Musa received a $284 initial payment.
"Pay children school fees, bought bundles of zinc"
Matenneh's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Matenneh received a $284 initial payment.
"I was on my campuus by 2pm when i received the message.i smiled because my heart leapt for joy..I wanted to pay my school fees and didn't have money but when the message came i knew i could go back to school to continue my education again. I collected the money and pay my school fees in so happy."
Musu's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Musu received a $284 initial payment.
"I paid my children sc hool fees that is how are used my transfer."
Massa's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Massa received a $284 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that in my life now I have resources to do things that are most important to me. My daily life has changed."
Gbessie's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Gbessie received a $299 second payment.
"Givedirect promised to send us money and we are receiving the money, meaning that, I am satisfied and they are doing extremely well"
Momo's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Momo received a $284 initial payment.
"I dd pay my children school fees and I am renovating my house"
Ojukou's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Ojukou received a $284 initial payment.
"I spent my transfer on building materials such as zinc, nails and planks. It has been in my plan to build house, but I couldn't afford the money. I set trip for animals and kill them to sell and earn living. I lived in a very old house. With this transfer, I was able to buy building materials. This transfer has brought complete change in my life. All the praises go to GiveDirectly for fulfilling her promise to me."
Louis's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Louis received a $299 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives unconditional cash transfer. The work GiveDirectly is doing impacts my life because, I was living in poverty and GiveDirectly came and started giving money to help me. GiveDirectly staff talk to me with respect. I don't have any recommendation for GiveDirectly, because I am satisfied with the work they are doing in my community."