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.
Samida's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Samida received a $338 second payment.
"i have spent the transfer on iron sheets, nails, cement, wire, mattress and food"
Saudia's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Saudia received a $338 second payment.
"i have not used all of it yet. i have currently bought home groceries namely soap, sugar, salt. i have also bought clothes for the family. i have saved some to eventually start a business from which i believe will allow me to build my house."
Aisha's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Aisha received a $338 second payment.
"i have bought a cow, bags of maize and kitchen untesils"
Patuma's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Patuma received a $348 initial payment.
"i was happy and relieved in my heart."
Rose's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Rose received a $338 second payment.
"I bought cement, frames, doors and paid carpenter"
M'balaka's family
access_time over 3 years ago
M'balaka received a $338 second payment.
"My life is different now because i have enough food for my family. The maximum number of meals per day that we used to have was two but in most cases we only had one meal. On rare cases we could spend the whole day without a normal meal. Since i received my transfer my life has changed, i have enough food for my family and we are having three meals per day. Thank you Give Directly."
Majidu's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Majidu received a $348 initial payment.
"i have spent the transfer on bicycle, mattress, clothes, plates and food"
Mussa's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Mussa received a $338 second payment.
"we used to spend much time fishing and doing piece works to find money for food but now we can afford food and we are spending much time at our field."
Hajila's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Hajila received a $348 initial payment.
"I danced whilst singing praise songs"
Laina's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Laina received a $348 initial payment.
"The program came into the village whilst I had no food in the house. I had nowhere to turn to but only praying to God for assistance. With the money, I was able to buy food and in addition I bought beddings and iron sheets. Without the money gift, me and my family would have died of hunger."