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.
Akuziona's family
access_time 3 years ago
Akuziona received a $351 initial payment.
"With the funds i got from GD i bought Iron sheets and cement that i will use to renovate my house.i bought fertilizer for my farm and bags of maize as food for my household. I also bought matress, school uniform and blankets for my children and i."
Jaffar's family
access_time 3 years ago
Jaffar received a $351 initial payment.
"I was really happy to receive the transfer. My life was filed with joy."
Isumaila's family
access_time 3 years ago
Isumaila received a $351 initial payment.
"The funds were so helpful. I managed to buy iron sheets, a bicycle, 2 blankets, 2 bags of fertilizer, 3 bags of maize, clothes and i also bought a phone so that one phone should belong to my wife."
Mina's family
access_time 3 years ago
Mina received a $351 initial payment.
"First of all I did not have a toilet so I built a toilet, I bought Mattress, cement, Iron sheets, fertiliser, food and maize"
Chrissy's family
access_time 3 years ago
Chrissy received a $351 initial payment.
"I nolonger sleep hungry because I do not have food. I have enough food to eat three times a day. I am happy even my house looks nice which is a change."
Ayatu's family
access_time 3 years ago
Ayatu received a $351 initial payment.
"Now we have food since I did not have food before and we are able to eat daily.My maize in the fields were not looking good but they have been revived and my maize us green and I see harvesting plenty"
Bauleni's family
access_time 3 years ago
Bauleni received a $351 initial payment.
"I bought iron sheets 26 for a new roof and glass..and a mattress since I did ...2 bags fertikizer...3 bags .... bicycle"
Rose's family
access_time 3 years ago
Rose received a $351 initial payment.
"The moment i received the transfer i was really excited and i thank Givedirectly for this life changing opportunity."
Loveness's family
access_time 3 years ago
Loveness received a $351 initial payment.
"My heart is at peace and am now a happy person each day knowing my kids are eating well and wearing uniform to school which they didn't have at first."
Layima's family
access_time 3 years ago
Layima received a $351 initial payment.
"When I got the money the first thing that was on my mind was a good house. So I resorted to buying materials first such as iron sheets, wood planks among others so that when the rainy season is over, I should build one. The other money went towards buying household utensils, food and keeping some for daily use."