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.
Anna's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Anna received a $284 initial payment.
"I was on my farm working when my first mobile money alert came to my phone unexpectedly. I quickly ran to my husband and we both started shouting and dancing. This is the first of it kind in the history of this Village for NGOS to reach out to us with program. I am living in an old thatch hut in this village . I have been worring about where to get money from to build new house. Thanks to Givedirectly for reaching out to us financially .I believe that with my transfer, my dream to live in a decent house will surely come to pass."
Mark's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Mark received a $299 third payment.
"GiveDirectly has done well for me, I have not seen anything that she has done wrong. Many thanks to GiveDirectly for giving my the opportunity to be part of this program."
Satta's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Satta received a $299 second payment.
"No, my previous planned remains, I planned to buy half lot of land with my money. I have negotiated with the landlord already, we came up with a price of eight hundred United States dollars (850 USD) and I'm going to pay the money in five installment. I want to prepare for the future ahead of time."
Abu's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Abu received a $299 third payment.
"I planned to buy transport motorbike for commocial purpose for my son to drive. I'm waiting to collect all of my money to do that"
Zwannah's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Zwannah received a $299 third payment.
"She has done great things for me and my family. I was thinking about going to college since I graduated from high school. But I never had the opportunity of going to school. Through the help of GiveDirectly, I have realized to go to college as a young man."
Sangay's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Sangay received a $299 second payment.
"Everything that GiveDirectly has done for my community, family and I are all good. As you can see me, I spent three years on building this house. But with the help GiveDirectly, I will soon complete it."
Aloysius's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Aloysius received a $299 third payment.
"Well, all of the work GiveDirectly has done is great. Since GiveDirectly been working in our county, I have not heard anything bad about her. My recommendation is for GiveDirectly to help the other counties as well."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Joseph received a $299 third payment.
"For me, GiveDirectly has helped us with money and that is a good thing. I felt that I was too small to handle such a huge amount of money. I will soon have my own house because of GiveDirectly. I'm very much thankful to GiveDirectly for helping me to help myself."
Hawa's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Hawa received a $299 second payment.
"All of the work GiveDirectly has done for my family I and I, are good. Because some of us never had the means of building new house at this crucial time, but with the help of GiveDirectly, I'm going to have my own house soon."
Amadu's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Amadu received a $299 third payment.
"GiveDirectly has done lots of good work in our county. Most especially for those who couldn't afford to pay their children school fees Thanks again for helping me with this money. We are grateful to GiveDirectly for helping us get better lives."