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.
Ophelia's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Ophelia received a $299 second payment.
"In my opinion GiveDirectly is doing nothing unwell. They have come to our village to help improve our lives and we are grateful for that. GiveDirectly has put smiles on many faces accross the country. Hopefully after receiving all transfers I will never be poor again."
Alfred's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Alfred received a $284 initial payment.
"Our house has spoiled and my business collapse.Though I haven't withdrawn the money, my first priority is to build a new house. I also want to start a new business. Things got difficult some time ago when my business collapse. I decided to do farming inorder to sustain my family. Getting enrolled on the GiveDirectly program is an opportunity that I'm so thankful for. I was astonished when I received the money. Hopefully after receiving all the transfers our lives will improve. We will live in a new and better house. I will also start my business and be able to cater to my family needs."
Veronica's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Veronica enrolled.
"Since 2014 I have been living in this room without paying a cent therefore making it embarrassing especially where am having my family living here with me so benefiting from Give Directly will be a great help to my family because I will used the money to build myself a zinc house."
Martha's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Martha enrolled.
"My major challenge now is getting my house fix but due to lack of money and support, I am unable to fix nor rebuild my house."
Vero's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Vero enrolled.
"The major challenge am currently facing is building a house in which my children will be having their own room because they and myself including my fiance are sleeping in which is really embarrassing. There's no privacy for my spouse and myself."
Ruth's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Ruth enrolled.
"Due to lack of food as a result of Guinea Pigs eating our Cassava we planted, getting food to sustain us and finding money to change our house due to the leakages are challenges am facing."
Polee's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Polee enrolled.
""Throughout my youth days until now, all of my activities which includes hunting and farming are for the sole purpose of educating my children. I tired at times and want to take a rest but when i think about my children's school, I get reminded that i have tasks to perform. If I'm lucky to receive this money, l rest from farming abit, use it for my children's fees and build a new house"."
Amos's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Amos enrolled.
"The challenge am facing has to do with finding a job that will enable me generate money to pay my children school fees and rebuild my house."
Titus's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Titus received a $284 initial payment.
"I spent my recent transfer on building materials. I have been living in a very old house. When I got my transfer, I bought zinc, nails and other materials to build a new house. Building this house will be a dream come through for me. I have worked on my farm for several years, but I couldn't accumulate such amonut to build my house. What GiveDirectly is doing for me only God will reward GiveDirectly. I look forward to living in my new house soon."
Tetee's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Tetee received a $299 second payment.
"I have developed a new goal to send my children to school and buy a new matress. When I got enrolled on this program, my plan was to improve my house. When I got my first transfer, I bought zinc to improve my house. With this second transfer, my goal is to put my children in school and make sure they get quality education. When they are educated, their future will be bright. I appreciate GiveDirectly for this transfer that is improving my family status."