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.
Francis's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Francis received a $236 third payment.
"RE " Givedirectly is doing well for us and am satisfy. Am satisfy because givedirectly did not do pick and choose and they are truthful with their program "."
Martha's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Martha received a $236 third payment.
"RE " Givedirectly is doing well for us and i am well pleased as a person. I have not seen givedirectly doing anything wrong since they came here in our town"."
Sidi's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Sidi received a $416 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly has been doing an amazing job, especially in my village. The cash transfer has for sure changed my life, and I believe it's because of the freedom they granted me concerning how I would use the money. Some of the projects that I had, such as the renovation of my house, would probably take decades for me to accomplish. Therefore, I will forever be grateful, and I do not see anything that needs to be changed."
Tabu's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Tabu received a $27 sixth payment.
"My husband has no stable job as he currently works in a garage and what he gets can barely meet all our basic needs. I want to save enough so I can buy more goats and take care of them. They will multiply and I will get that chance of selling them and make huge profit that will be able to pay my children's fees and keep our family running. I will be happy to see all my family's needs being met and living a good life. Thank you GiveDirectly for giving us hope and visions in life."
Maazo's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Maazo received a $27 fourteenth payment.
"The current business I am doing is really progressing well and I pray that it constantly makes huge profit so that I can purchase a big land where I can build my own house and also start farming. I will plant things like maize, cabbages and kales and easily sell all my produce at my shop. I will also build my home because I am currently living in someone else's house and it gives me sleeplessness at night. The thought of not having your own house is not a very pleasing thought so to have that peace of mind, I will have to work hard and do my level best to get land, start building and have my own place."
Priscillar's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Priscillar received a $27 sixth payment.
"After I complete my tailoring course, I will start up my own fashion and design business where I will be making designer clothes that will attract a lot of customers to my business. I believe I will be able to do great work because of the passion I have for tailoring and my desire to succeed in life. Back at home, I would also want to buy a lot of goats and cows that I will be keeping and selling them in future so that I will get good money. I will do a diversified business that will bring me profit in all ways possible."
Saumu's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Saumu received a $27 fourteenth payment.
"I joined the merry go round on 12 December after I started receiving transfers from GiveDirectly so as to be able to save enough for my future. I want to start a business where I will be buying tomatoes in bulk and selling them to my villagers so that I will make huge profit and achieve all my long term goals. I also want to buy more goats and cows in the future and have that sense of appreciation and belonging at my home."
Kache's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Kache received a $27 sixth payment.
"The thing that I desire the most is to join college and study and become a secretary. It has been my dream to have a good job and get paid well and have a better life in the future. I am currently working hard with all the transfers I get and also I am saving enough for the uncertain future and be able to at least be someone in life."
Narck's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Narck received a $27 sixth payment.
"I am really doing my best at school so that I can graduate with a very good grade and be able to join a good university where I will be taking engineering as my dream course. Most of my cousins have studied engineering and they are really doing well in life. I also want to save enough to buy more chicken and sell so that I can have more to invest and save."
Mwande's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Mwande received a $27 fourteenth payment.
"I currently sell chips and porridge near a bus stop. I believe when I get enough money I will be able to open a beautiful hotel where I will be selling a variety of food stuff to my clients and make bigger profits than what I currently make in a day. I make like $8 in a day that I usually use to cover all my family’s expenses. Thank you so much GiveDirectly for everything you have done for me."