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.
Peter's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Peter received a $445 second payment.
"My life is different now in that, I can plan because I have my investment and I believe I can defeat this vice called poverty affecting Africa as a globe. Now I earn some income on daily basis that helps me cater for my needs. Prior to receiving this money, I lived hopeless life because there was no means I could generate daily income to cater for my basic needs."
Dinah's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Dinah received a $253 second payment.
"I long to buy a juice blender which I can use to blend juice and sell out at a profit within the locality and specifically within Bondo town. This area normally experiences high temperatures during the day, which makes the business one of the most viable business ideas that one can implement and succeed."
Mary's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Mary received a $452 second payment.
"Currently, my life is different in that I am in a healthy condition in terms of health and living. I am also in position to take care of my daughter something that would have been imposible since I conceived while in school. Before getting this money, I had no hope of ever managing with my pregnacy as I knew that anytime I would pass. In addition, being able to acquire my two heads of cattle will help me in terms of saving and investing for my daughter's future. When the cow calves, I will always be assured of an income by either selling the milk to meet day to day expenses or it's calf for bigger bills. "
Kevin's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Kevin received a $45 fourth payment.
"My life is currently different from how it was if I had never received the transfer in that I have restored back my self-esteem in the society since I had always looked down upon myself for always depending on my old grandmother for basic needs. I am currently proud that I have sheep that I count as my assets thing that could not have been possible if it was not for Givedirectly. I am full of hopes of gaining more from a herd of sheep that I plan to keep using GD transfer as my capital since soon I will see them reproduce hence will have some to sell to meet my growing financial needs."
Ngasura's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Ngasura received a $546 initial payment.
"Receiving the money brought a great feeling of joy to every member of my family. I was very happy that what we had been expecting since we were enrolled had finally arrived. I thanked God and decided to summon my family members so that we can hold a session of prayers as a way of thanking God for the great thing He had done in our lives. I was not surprised thou since I was waiting on a promise which was made clear by GiveDirectly that it will come to pass."
Janet's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Janet received a $253 initial payment.
"My life is currently different from how it was four months ago because l now have a well secured house that does not stress me at all. I am also very sure that l will no longer go to people's home looking for cow dang. "
Cicilia's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Cicilia enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will be in position to complete the construction of my house, build a house for my mother and buy household items. "
Juliana's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Juliana enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will be able to buy oxen to support in my cultivation activity, take care of the education needs of my grandchildren and buy household items. "
Sarah's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Sarah received a $445 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I have built an iron roofed house which I am currently staying in. Prior to receiving this cash, I was sleeping in grass thatched hut that leaked whenever it rained."
Stella's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Stella received a $463 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that,I have been in position to construct an iron roofed house and soon I will be moving to a house with a cemented floor. I currently sleep in a dusty house."