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.
Domtilah's family
access_time 6 years ago
Domtilah received a $23 second payment.
"In the next six months,I expect to be looking healthier than I do now because with the money I get monthly,I am able to buy better food and I am less stressed about where to get money to take care of my problems. In case I am sick,I can easily seek medical help."
Roseline's family
access_time 6 years ago
Roseline enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I have is lack of adequate income to pay school fees for my children and to provide enough food for my family. "
Alice's family
access_time 6 years ago
Alice received a $23 second payment.
"We eat well as a family, I was able to plant in time because I had seeds and it has reduced my stress in terms of food and provision for my family."
Peter's family
access_time 6 years ago
Peter received a $23 second payment.
"Currently I do not have new goals."
Benson's family
access_time 6 years ago
Benson received a $23 second payment.
"Currently I do not have any new goal."
Selyne's family
access_time 6 years ago
Selyne received a $252 initial payment.
"We have been married for almost ten years with my spouse, but my he has never managed pay my bride price for lack of money to do. So my new dream is to help him at least pay my dowry. At least we shall have completed traditional requirements."
Agnes's family
access_time 6 years ago
Agnes received a $448 second payment.
"My life is different in that i have less stress and worried,I am now a very happy person,before receiving my transfer I used to be so stressed,and unhappy because I could not support my family. My shop was not having any stock,it could not produce any profit because of less stock,but after receiving my transfer,I was able to restock my shop and I get enough profit to support my family,I can pay my children's school fees,and feed them well."
Nancy's family
access_time 6 years ago
Nancy received a $252 initial payment.
"I expect my life to change for the best. I am hopeful that in the next six months, My iron roofed house will be up. The newest in the village. Thank you GiveDirectly."
Yokana's family
access_time 6 years ago
Yokana received a $466 initial payment.
"The moment i received money i was filled with happiness and that is the time i believed that Give Directly is real."
Joyce's family
access_time 6 years ago
Joyce received a $466 initial payment.
"The moment i received money i felt so happy."