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.
Anupi's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Anupi received a $196 initial payment.
"For a long time, I have been selling just three items in my grocery shop which did not give much profits. I decided to use part of the money I received to expand the business by adding more items such as fruits a variety of vegetables that I did not have before. I also used some of it to clear a loan I had borrowed from my table -banking group to avoid accumulation of interest. A bit of the money was spent on foodstuff and the rest saved for future use."
Margaret's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Margaret received a $196 initial payment.
"I spent a huge part of the money I received on my son's initiation celebrations.That was a very important part of his life and it was only fair that we made it a perfect event especially because he is our first born son.The other half of the money has been saved because I intend to spend it on school requirements for the same boy who will soon join high school."
Josfin's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Josfin received a $22 eighth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have plastered my house and I will be having enough food for my family. This will be a dream come to for my family."
Salome's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Salome received a $196 initial payment.
"I did not expect to receive the money so soon after registration, so it came as shock to me. I was also happy that it came at such a time because I knew that I would be able to take my sick child to a good hospital for proper medical assistance."
Jeniffer's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Jeniffer enrolled.
"Receiving this money means a lot in my life. I am a single mother of five and I have no land of my own. When I get this money, I plan to buy a piece of land and build a house for my family. I also have plans of buying a dairy cow that will enable me raise a healthy family."
Cylvia's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Cylvia received a $538 initial payment.
"I have never received such an amount of money in my life. This blew me up and I was filled with so much joy and happiness. GiveDirectly is really changing lives of the people in our communtiy."
Eunice's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Eunice received a $538 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that I am assured of a brighter future now that I have managed to farm sugar cane. The revenue from the sales will be of great help in improving the living standards of my family members."
Mourine's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Mourine received a $538 initial payment.
"The excitement is beyond explanation, I first went on my knees to give thanks to the Almighty having remembered me through GiveDirectly. I sent for my brother-in-law and told him of the good news and together we rejoiced as he helped me draw a budget of constructing a house."
Fredrick's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Fredrick received a $538 initial payment.
"I wish GiveDirectly was there to see the expression on my face. I was filled with joy and smiles were order of my day because I knew my living standards were going to change from that moment henceforth."
Safari's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Safari enrolled.
"Raising children without a mother is a tough task to any man. Responsibilities are overwhelming, and the situation is even worse when there is no sustainable source of income. Balancing between work and family has been the biggest hardship in my life, and at some point I almost run into depression, was it not for the support from my parents, the story could be different now. I appreciate give directly for being our savior."