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.
Mercy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Mercy received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I want to boost my poultry business by even building shed for them. I would want to keep them from any form of harm, attack by wild animals or even diseases. I would want to minimise my expenses but maximise on the profits."
Stephen's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Stephen received a $23 seventh payment.
"In the next six months, I would want to buy a goat or cow which I will name Give Direct. This will be a remembrance for what GD has done in my life and also as an investment for my family. I will sell its offsprings to raise money to handle other family financial needs."
Sharon's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Sharon received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect my life to change a lot. This is because I will be at college pursuing my course. Still, I will no longer be doing the tedious casual work that I have been doing. Accordingly, I will be enjoying ample time for my studies. Finally, I will have ventured into farming to attract more income to funds my studies. Thanks a lot GiveDirectly."
James's family
access_time over 5 years ago
James received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that, my house will be fully furnished when I buy seats and my children will be sleeping in a decent place since currently, they sleep down on a mat which is normally uncomfortable which makes them wake up tired rather than being active in the morning."
Magdaline's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Magdaline received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have finished renovating my house. I started fixing a new roof because I have an old one which has holes hence part of my house still lets in drops of water whenever it rains because I have not completed fixing the roof. The shame of having visitors while in this situation is too much. Although I have not finished renovating it, I am seeing this being completed hence I won't be having sleepless nights because of this situation."
Tobias's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Tobias received a $50 fourth payment.
"My goal is to complete school this year so I can finally graduate. I also hope to register my own company with my photography business."
Millicent's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Millicent received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect in the next six months to have renovated my house and through this, I will be able to live a healthier life with no stress which I used to have of borrowing a sleeping place to my family members especially my children."
Edwin's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Edwin received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the six months in that I shall have saved enough money and use it to pay dowry and with this, I shall have gained respect from my in law who have been looking down upon me."
Julia's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Julia received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect in the next six months to have renovated my house and through this, I will be able to live a healthier life unlike now that my house is cracked which predisposes me to cold mainly at night."
Leonard's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Leonard received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months my house shall have come to completion. I shall have been able to cement the floor of my house,fixed the windows and paint the roof and the walls. Our new home shall be more comfortable than the one we have now and we shall be a happy family once more."