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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Shadrack's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Shadrack received a $545 initial payment.
"The moment I received my transfer I was very happy. I Knew that most of my problems were going to be solved. We rejoiucd together with family and gav thanks to God."
Mary's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Mary received a $454 second payment.
"My life has changed greatly compared to the previous life, I'm so happy that my house is under construction and very soon I will be sleeping under a iron roofed house. I have also acquired mattresses and bed sheets making the hosting of visitors easy and not worried."
Agnes's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Agnes received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months,I expect my life to have changed from living an unhealthy life to a more healthy one. This will be achieved through the construction of a kitchen to host my poultry animals and aid in cooking activities. I will no longer suffer from respiratory nfections as before."
Elijah's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Elijah received a $545 initial payment.
"I was very happy. I knew my life was going to change in a very tremendous way. I sleep well and take milk tea every morning."
John's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
John received a $545 initial payment.
"Together with my family, we rejoiced when we received the transfer this was our chance to live in a better and spacious house like every other family in the community."
Rose's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Rose received a $526 second payment.
"GiveDirectly came to my rescue and now I live in a beautiful house and I have also managed to buy sheep and goats which I might sell in case of an emergency. Before GiveDirectly sent me transfers, I was living in a small, pathetic and uncomfortable house which could hardly accommodate three people. Moreover, I was unable to provide for my children since I fully depended on unreliable casual labour hence had non-constant cash flow."
Tobias's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Tobias received a $545 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that I now have my own home something that I had longed for. At my age, it was embarrassing to be seen staying in my fathers home with my family. I had not paid my wife's bridal price 5 years now and this never gave me peace of mind. Eventually I managed to settle that thanks to GD."
Martin's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Martin received a $527 second payment.
"I used to live in a grass thatched house which leaked during rainy seasons so we would cover our bed with polythene until the rain stops. Had it not been for GiveDirectly's transfers, I would not be having the house I live in at the moment because my source of income was very low that I could not have saved enough to build an iron-roofed house. I have also saved some money which I am planning to use startup rice farming which will generate for me more money."
Nicholas's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Nicholas received a $527 second payment.
"The difference in my life since I received transfers from GiveDirectly is that I have made some serious steps in life. I spent my first transfer to buy a second hand motorcycle which is my main source of livelihood. Before GiveDirectly came and sent me transfers, I was riding someone's motorcycle, from which I had to share my daily earning with the motorcycle owner. However, from my own motorcycle, I have been able to make more money which I do not need to share with anyone. I thank God for GiveDirectly for making me self-independent through its transfers."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Joseph received a $545 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I would have not received the transfers from GiveDirectly in that from the transfers, I bought sharp cutter machine to help me acquire feeds for my dairy cow. Nowadays, it feeds well because I am able to get for it sufficient feed hence it has been producing twice the quantity of milk unlike before when I could only get milk for my household's consumption. I usually get extra milk for sales hence we are able to raise some additional income to support our family."