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.
Mary's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Mary received a $356 initial payment.
"I bought iron sheet, matress, 4bags of maize and clothes for the household"
Enifa's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Enifa received a $356 initial payment.
"I was very happy. Thinking of my problem that I was not able to feed and clothes my children probably. The message alert was a relief Knowing that I will be able to afford such. I was happy."
Mercy's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Mercy received a $356 initial payment.
"I was happy because I was leaving on rented land, with the the money from GD I knew I will be able to purchase my own land and eventually I will build a house. I was more than happy"
Macdonald's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Macdonald received a $356 initial payment.
"Before, we had hunger problem, we could not eat properly. Now I have bought 12 bags of maize and I am able to feed my family."
Adam's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Adam received a $356 initial payment.
"I spend it on my video show business, bought a new battery and a genset to supply power since we don't have electricity."
Amina's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Amina received a $356 initial payment.
"I couldn't not afford to eat properly, I could not manage to buy food. As of now, I am able to eat everyday since I can afford to buy the food."
Mary's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Mary received a $356 initial payment.
"I have bought martless to sleep comfortably, I have bought 8 bags of maize , I have bought window flames and glasses to add security to my house and to protect us for the winds that blows at night."
Sophy's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Sophy received a $356 initial payment.
"I was excited when I received the money. I was not anticipating at that time. The message came in the evening, first thing in the morning I rushed to collect the money from the agent."
Esnart's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Esnart received a $356 initial payment.
"I will forever be grateful with give directly because I had no house but now I can sleep comfortably in my own house"
Violet's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Violet received a $356 initial payment.
"I was very excited, I have never slept in the matress before and owning a matress at an old age is a blessing. I am very thankful to GD for changing my life."