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.
Eddah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eddah received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to pay for a piece of land with the whole transfer."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to pay for a piece of land which I hope to cultivate and produce food for my family."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $496 second payment.
"I really wanted a better house but because of the many needs that needed my attention like school fees, food i could not build. I thank GD for supporting me to build a good house and now i live in a clean environment."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly helps everyone while other NGOs help only girl child."
Mica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mica received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to plant trees for timber, and pay school fees for my children."
Sheila's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sheila received a $496 second payment.
"I able to spend under the same roof with my children as I now live in a bigger house that can comfortably contain my family and our belongings and therefore the shame has been taken from me ( my children used to request for sleeping places before)"
Linet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linet received a $99 initial payment.
"I am being rained on in a leaking hut even now, I therefore plan to buy more ironsheet and timber and build an iron roofed house."
Olive's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Olive received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a kitchen in my home which I never thought I would have."
David's family
access_time over 8 years ago
David received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy an ox for ploughing my piece of land, and a water tank for storing water for domestic use."
Selpher's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Selpher received a $496 second payment.
"Before I got money from GD, I used to spend money to hire oxen from other people to plough my farm. Since I bought my own oxen, I've managed to save much money that I would have otherwise spent on farm expenses. The money saved has helped me a lot in daily household expenses."