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.
Shalifa's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Shalifa enrolled.
"I am very happy to be enrolled in this program. It just shows that some people still care about the welfare of others. This money will help me to solve some of the problems that I face."
Malium's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Malium enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is 'death.' Death robbed me everybody I loved. It took away my husband and all my 10 children."
Patuma's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Patuma enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is not being able to own a good house because of my financial problems."
Mussa's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Mussa enrolled.
"It's such an honour to be part of the Givedirecty programme. I will use these funds to put iron sheets on my house. I will pluster and put a cement floor"
Mariam's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Mariam enrolled.
"I am so happy to receive these funds from GD I will use the funds to buy mattress blankets and also to buy food"
James's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
James enrolled.
"My family and I do not have a descent place to sleep. We do not have mattress or enough and good beddings"
Hajira's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Hajira enrolled.
"I have always wanted to start a business but lacked the financial means to do. I believe this money has come at the right time and I will use it to open the business"
Malesa's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Malesa enrolled.
"I lack money for fertilizers resulting in my household harvesting very poor yields consequently leading to constant hunger"
Swema's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Swema enrolled.
"I have always wanted to have an iron sheet roofed house but I have always been constrained by finances resulting in my household residing in a small grass thatched house"
Patuma's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Patuma enrolled.
"I am so happy to receive these funds from GD. My house is not in good shape. I will use these funds to mend it probably build a new house and put iron sheets."