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.
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Martha's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Martha received a $451 second payment.
"If I had never recieved the transfer, I would not be in position to build my separate house and would still be sharing a house with my cowives which is inconveniencing."
Florence's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Florence received a $451 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I have got a piece of mind because I have got a plot of land in my names, being in a polygamous family we have a lot of quarrels, so I'm planning to move my home to my plot where I leave peacefully, I couldn't have bought a plot of land had I not received money from Give Directly."
Josephie's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Josephie received a $23 twelfth payment.
"My life will change within the next six months when my husband and I will have contributed some cash and bought the domestic animals that we have been planning to buy for sometime now but we have not been able to do so due to lack of finances."
Peter's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Peter received a $458 second payment.
"Before GiveDirectly launched in my community,life was very miserable. I did not have enough financial sources to enable me afford basic needs and other necessities. However when I received the cash transfer,my life changed alot. I am happy because I bought a plot of land and also established my a bakery business. I can now afford to buy nice clothes and eat a decent meal with the proceeds from my bakery business."
Simon's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Simon received a $458 second payment.
"If I had not recieved the transfer, I would be drained on issue of fees but now, I feel full relief as I am able to pay fees for my children. Hence, giving me a peace of mind."
Anna's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Anna received a $451 second payment.
"My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because am now able to feed well, am looking healthy and as soon as I complete the construction of the Iron roofed house, I will shift from a grass thatched which is a very big change."
Agnes's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Agnes received a $451 second payment.
"My life is different in that, GiveDirectly has enabled me to start my business of second hand clothes which I hope will help me sustain my family in future. Through this business, I can now provide for my family with basic needs as opposed to before when it was very hard for me to provide for my family. I would not have started this business if I never received my transfer."
Sam's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Sam received a $451 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I have been in position to own a motorbike, previously I was using somebody's motorbike for business where by, some days the owner of the bike could take all the day's money and I go home without money yet I worked the whole day, now I'm sure of getting money daily for running my family and save some."
Stella's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Stella received a $451 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I had never recieved the transfer in that I am out of poverty that was seriously affecting me. My life has improved that I sleep, dress and feed well."
Julius's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Julius received a $451 second payment.
"I am now a happy person, before I paid bride price for my spouse, there was pressure from my in laws. Receiving this cash transfer, has enabled me to pay part of it and we are now concentrating on building our house and live happily."