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.
Joyce's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joyce received a $452 second payment.
"My life different in that, I'm very happy to have held such an amount of money for free in my life. This money has enabled me to get whatever I needed and also get treatment. If I never got this money I think I would have already died because I could not have managed to fort the hospital bills on my own."
Esther's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Esther received a $452 second payment.
"In fact I wouldn't have managed to take back my children to school this term and clear the previous arrears of last term If I never received the transfer from Give Directly. Secondly I would not have managed to construct a houses if it wasn't of Give Directly transfers."
Gladys's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Gladys received a $452 second payment.
"There is a lot of independence in my family compared to the situation before. I no longer ask for every item from my husband because, I am operating my small business that gives me some small income in order to sustain our family."
Grace's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Grace received a $459 second payment.
"My life is now different in that, my standard of living has improved because I no longer lack the basic necessities of life. This was not the case in the past, because there was no way of getting money."
Joyce's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joyce received a $459 second payment.
"If I had never recieved the transfer, I would not be this happy to have pushed my children to school. I have a joyful life now that my children are fully in school and their future bright."
Yolam's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Yolam received a $452 second payment.
"Had I not received the cash transfer, I would be miserable with no future plans. However I am happy because my life is now different in that I was able to construct a four roomed commercial house that will generate income for my household when completed."
Florence's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Florence received a $452 second payment.
"I have got a piece of mind, because I have been relieved from the school fees burned that I was faced with. I have also owned 2 drums and solar that I couldn't afford before getting this transfer."
Samuel's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Samuel enrolled.
"When I recieve this money, i want to build for my family a house."
Janet's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Janet enrolled.
"Recieving this money means I will be able to educate my children and buy some household items like beddings, beds"
Joyce's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"Receiving this money will enable me sleep under an ironsheets house. I will build and buy a few household items."