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.
Anjelina's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Anjelina received a $253 second payment.
"Currently, I sleep in a cozy bed thanks to GD. I can comfortably feed well without worries of what tomorrow holds."
Elijah's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Elijah received a $23 seventh payment.
"In the next six months I expect to have constructed a spacious house."
Boaz's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Boaz received a $546 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I got the money from Give Directly."
Stephen's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Stephen received a $235 initial payment.
"My life is currently different from the way it would have had I not received the money from GiveDirectly in that I'm now independent and I can't long for anyone's property because I can afford most of the things I need."
Janet's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Janet received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is my economic status which has improved. I was able to pay debt and my business is bigger and better. I am stress-free; I used to worry and be anxious due to lack of funds yet many needs. I am now happy and at peace courtesy of the funds from GiveDirectly that met the needs in a sufficient manner."
Mercy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Mercy received a $476 third payment.
"I spent the larger part of my third transfer on cementing my house into a semi - permanent one . I also installed eletricity in my house of which I use to make my neighbors hairs for pay hence that makes my source of income upto date . "
David's family
access_time over 5 years ago
David enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is poverty. This is because I do not have money to help in planning development issues."
Edith's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Edith enrolled.
"This transfers I intend to use on treatment. I have terrible ulcers that need aurgent treatment so this money will assist me a Lot."
Christine's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Christine enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is lack of money for building a permanent house."
Janet's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Janet enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is lack of land for farming so this is a great opportunity to boost my family "