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.
Kadzo's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Kadzo enrolled.
"This money will be big help to me because I will build a big house that is enough for me and my children."
Karembo's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Karembo enrolled.
"This money will be huge help to me. By receiving the transfer will enable me to buy cows as a stock to my new business."
Sainabu's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Sainabu received a $368 second payment.
"Before i received the transfer i used to sleep on poor beddings and had no hope that one time i would sleep on matress but now things have changed with givedirectly as i have a matress and waiting to build a good house"
Lucia's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Lucia received a $368 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on a goat that I plan to breed with other goats inorder to increase my livestock. I bought fertilizer, cement, a blanket, a bicycle, food and I paid my child's school fees."
Patuma's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Patuma received a $368 second payment.
"Givedirectly is doing well in distributing cash to marginalised Malawians so that they are able to live comfortable life. There is nothing i can mention which the organisation does not do well"
Lima's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Lima received a $368 second payment.
"Give Directly has managed to help alot of households in my village. Most of us used to live in mud houses. Most of these houses were not nice. Most people wanted better houses. Give Directly has provided us with the opportunity to get better houses. We have been able to build better houses and also been lifted out of poverty. We only see good things where Give Directly is concerned. The organization is a very big help in our community."
Mustafa's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Mustafa received a $368 second payment.
"Before the transfers from Give Directly, I was living in a grass thatched mud house. I had hunger in my household. There were days I would worry about how I would pay back my debts and afford food. I never dreamt I could finally have enough money for both food and to build a better house for myself and my family. I now have food in my household and no longer worry about starving. I am also in the process of building a stronger, sturdier house with cement floors and iron sheet roof. My life is so much better. I am happier and worry less."
Esyer's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Esyer received a $368 second payment.
"My life has changed completely because of the assistance given from give directly. I have managed to buy 30 iron sheets."
Estere's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Estere received a $368 second payment.
"We are always grateful for the opportunity given from give directly. We have managed to have the things that we needed."
Cherotich's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Cherotich received a $491 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by giving us the transfers. We have been able to achieve lots of things that we never thought of owning anytime soon. Those who were living in a poorly thatched house are now owning good houses, some also invested in dairy cattle, others having a business. The organization has now brought joy to us all. Therefore I do not see any part GiveDirectly has not done well."