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.
Sidi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sidi received a $492 second payment.
"I spent $100 of the transfer to educate my 3 children by paying their school fees, they were regularly send home due to the huge fees arrears. In addition, I sent $50 to seek medical care for my child who was suffering from malaria. Also, I purchased adequate food stuffs for the family. Furthermore, I planning to spend the remaining amount to purchase timber and Paying labor charges for the construction of the roof of my house. This because I have started building it but I halted due to lack of adequate finances."
Kadzo's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kadzo received a $492 second payment.
"I spent part of my second transfer on buying some building materials such as building poles, iron sheets 20 pieces, nails, timber, and threads. I purchased all these with an intention of constructing a new house because the previous one was very small and one of its walls had collapsed. Also, I bought four goats that act as my assets that I will be leaning on Incase of any emergency. To add to that, I cleared school fees for my children who are still in primary school. Also I bought new beds and mattresses and I am now sleeping comfortably like a baby. I saved the remaining amount for my son who will transition to high school in August"
Samuel's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Samuel received a $492 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does so well by empowering my whole village. Back in the days, we used in small huts with muddy walls and in every rainy season, it was so stressful. We now have permanent houses which have always been our dream. Secondly, in my village, no one owned livestock, but when we received the transfers, the majority of us have now bought livestock such as cows and goats. Therefore i do not see any part that GiveDirectly failed us"
Furaha's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Furaha received a $492 second payment.
"I spent a huge part of my second transer on clearing school fees for my daughter who is in college. Ever since she was enrolled, we have been having difficulties in paying the fees on time and this led to the accumulation of the fee. In most of the semesters, she could fail to take exams which were negative to her performance and this demoralized her, and I was worried someday she would drop out of school. However, God answered our prayer and sent GiveDirecty into our lives. Alos i boght staatneries lke, books, pens and many more."
Patuma's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Patuma received a $381 initial payment.
"The moment i just realized that i have received money from Givedirectly I was very happy and grateful at the same time because this is something that has never happened before to me in my whole life"
Ibrahim's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Ibrahim enrolled.
"I mostly struggle to find money to use to buy food and other basic stuff of my home."
Fester's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Fester received a $381 initial payment.
"The recipient is so happy and so greatful for the program"
Moningi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Moningi received a $381 initial payment.
"Bicycle cement mattres livestock"
Dyma's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Dyma received a $381 initial payment.
"The recipient was so happy and still is cause it's something she has never expected to happen"
Safari's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Safari received a $492 second payment.
"In my opinion, Give directly does perfectly well in my entire region by giving us the money and allowed planning for ourselves. Most of our lives have now improved and this is clearly seen by most of us who now own decent permanent houses from the temporary houses that we have been sharing on. In addition, I do not see any part that GiveDirecty failed and we are extremely grateful for this."