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.
Justen's family
access_time 3 years ago
Justen received a $335 second payment.
"I used the second transfer to buy iron sheets because I want to build a house. I have saved some of the money so that I should be able to pay the builders."
Chiwalira's family
access_time 3 years ago
Chiwalira received a $335 second payment.
"I have saved the money to buy maize during harvest period."
Alice's family
access_time 3 years ago
Alice received a $335 second payment.
"am now able to afford food with struggling to do piece works."
Patuma's family
access_time 3 years ago
Patuma received a $336 second payment.
"Now my life is very different from what used to be. I am able to eat and leave in a comfortable house"
Mary's family
access_time 3 years ago
Mary received a $336 second payment.
"GiveDirectly has done a very good job in my village. Many people had very bad houses but now we have good looking houses and we are all happy."
Yusufu's family
access_time 3 years ago
Yusufu received a $336 second payment.
"I would have been suffering if I did not receive theae transfers. My life would have been in the same poor state that I was. Now I am very happy because I know that buy the end of this year I will have a good and safe house."
Tewuka's family
access_time 3 years ago
Tewuka received a $336 second payment.
"I really like the procedures that GD staff followed when selecting recipients."
Bibo's family
access_time 3 years ago
Bibo received a $336 second payment.
"There is a tremendous change in my life because right now I have built a better house"
Layeje's family
access_time 3 years ago
Layeje received a $336 second payment.
"I had plans to construct a house. Hence, I managed to finally buy door and window frames, iron sheets and other materials. Despite now not having money to engage a builder, am hopeful it shall be built since the materials are available. .The other part of the money went towards household items."
Esnart's family
access_time 3 years ago
Esnart received a $336 second payment.
"No i do not see anything to bad about the program or staff"