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.
Mary's family
access_time 6 years ago
Mary received a $22 initial payment.
"The new plan which I have included in my list of plans is to improve the floor of my house . I would wish to introduce better floor since for long we have been living in a house with a dusty floor and now it would feel good making it better."
Vinolia's family
access_time 6 years ago
Vinolia received a $22 initial payment.
"My life is now different in the fact that am now assured of a monthly income which will enable me depend on myself to raise my family daily needs unlike before or without Givedirectly where I will only rely on my husband for everything."
David's family
access_time 6 years ago
David received a $473 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying water pipes and water pump, I did this to help me irrigate my farm well without stress and get good income."
Joyce's family
access_time 6 years ago
Joyce received a $22 initial payment.
"My life is currently different because am in another level,the saving type,since not once have I ever thought I can save.These transfers have empowered me to even think of the future."
Simon's family
access_time 6 years ago
Simon received a $22 initial payment.
"My new goal is to take a loan together with my wife for paying my child's school fees.I will service the loan using my money from the transfer we receive with my wife from GIveDirectly."
Helder's family
access_time 6 years ago
Helder received a $473 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on, paying school fees for my child to enable them be in school. I repaired my toilet to look neat and presentable,since when does not have a toilet its an embarrassment.Bought steal door, to prevent termites from entering my house eating up the wooden door and for security purpose."
Zeddy's family
access_time 6 years ago
Zeddy received a $22 initial payment.
"As per what I have in mind now, by the end of the six months I will have picked the construction of my water tank. at the moment I have to start by collecting the required materials right from the cement and other necessary materials for construction."
Lucy's family
access_time 6 years ago
Lucy received a $22 initial payment.
"My life is different that it would have been if I did not receive the money because I now have the type of clothe I had longed for in my entire life. I now feel comfortable."
Victor's family
access_time 6 years ago
Victor received a $22 initial payment.
"My new goals i now have is to start growing maize for use as chicken feed and to also start saving towards buying a plot or a piece of land."
Joel's family
access_time 6 years ago
Joel received a $22 initial payment.
"I now have a new goal of saving money through a merry go round where we the village members will buy each and everyone in the group a cow."