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.
Samson's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Samson received a $285 initial payment.
"Before this program, things were difficult for me because there was no job to do due to my condition. I can not do farm work because I had accident and broke my right leg; but because of Givedirectly, I am now a boss of my own. I have money to pay people to do work for me. I do not have to depend on people everyday to eat or do other things, "my money is now speaking for me". This is the change Givedirectly has brought to my daily life."
Jah's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Jah received a $285 initial payment.
"I was owing the Village Saving group in my community, I used part of my money to pay my debt. I've planned to buy one bundle of zinc along with one cartoon of nails to build a new house as my wife and I agreed, but the house materials will be kept until we complete them using up coming transfers."
Hawa's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Hawa received an initial payment.
"Before Givedirectly came, I was suffering. My husband was a driver but he got very sick so I am the only person helping my children now. Givedirectly put so much laughter on my face; my daily life is now filled with joy and happiness. My children wouldn't have been in school this year if not for Givedirectly; paying their fees is my biggest joy."
Korpo's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Korpo received an initial payment.
"Upon reaching the town from washing my clothes at the creek, I saw my neighbors dancing and rejoicing. As soon as I heard "Givedirectly", I ran for my phone and took it at the network area to check and there my money was. I was very happy. I said "God thank you, please bless Givedirectly people with their heart's desire". I ran back to the town and joined those that were dancing. I couldn't wait for my husband to return from the farm to share the good news with him, he was also happy when I finally told him."
Theresa's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Theresa received a $300 second payment.
"The only thing that's on my mind right now is, i really want to build my own house. I will also want to start a new business from the transfer i received from Givedirectly. My children are out of school,because there's no engouh money to buy their school materials. I'm disable so my husband is the only person working to provide for us. My husband is a farmer. I want to build a big house for my family. All thanks to GiveDirectly for this great opportunity given."
Matthew's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Matthew received a $285 initial payment.
"The most recent transfer that I just received from GiveDirectly programs. I really went to finish this my house and focus a business that will help sustain my family. I even bought two more bundles of zinc and cement to finish my house. I'm going to paid the guys who going to do my work this fews days. I bought some food for the house for this Christmas season. We are all happy in this home because of what GiveDirectly has done for us. I'm now going to be living in zinc and cement house i and my family."
Bendu's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Bendu received a $300 second payment.
"In my opinion Givedirectly is doing everything well, because the transfer that we are receiving is changing our lives. The process is free and fair as compared to other organizations that come to our village."
Miatta's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Miatta received a $300 second payment.
"Give directly is doing everything well in my opinion. Our lives are changing because of the transfer given to us."
Boika's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Boika received a $300 second payment.
"I have new goals that I didn't have before receiving this transfer. And my new goal is to change my house roof"
Hellen's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Hellen received a $285 initial payment.
"I woke up in the morning, and I saw my first transfer message. I started to sing and praise God. I have never received such amount of money in my life. I have been living in my father house since I was born. I have not been able to build my own house. I have been involved in subsistence farming, thereby making me not to earn more money to build house for myself. With my transfer, I will buy building materials to start construction of my own building. I appreciate GiveDirectly for my transfer. I will soon have my own good living place."