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.
Emmanuel's family
access_time 2 years ago
Emmanuel received a $239 third payment.
"Gd is an very good organization that I must appreciate for their support toward me and my family.inaddtion the people of my village are so greatfull.Gd has impact into the life of many people in our county."
Marie's family
access_time 2 years ago
Marie received a third payment.
"My spouse and I have been producing crops for sustainability, but most of the time the animals destroy most of the crops.The remaining crops when sold can't support the children in school. We have been finding it difficult to get money. I live in a thatched house. So I used the money to buy a plank and two bundles of zinc to change the house's roof from thatched to modern zinc in order to beautify my house. I'm grateful to Givedirectly for making my home a beautiful and comfortable one."
Sam's family
access_time 2 years ago
Sam received a $239 third payment.
"I'm working hard by settling more traps in the bush to kill animals and be able to educate my children since I wasn't fortunate to acquire an education. I'm doing everything possible for them, and I believe in a few years I will become a proud parent."
Arthur's family
access_time 2 years ago
Arthur received a $239 fourth payment.
"I hope to make bigger farm that will enable me to take good care of my family."
Luther's family
access_time 2 years ago
Luther received a $227 initial payment.
"Afterwards, I will open a big provision shop this year and buy enough foodstuffs to sell in order to minimize people travelling far away to purchase some food for their families. I intend on buying a piece of land in the city to fulfil my dreams of becoming a city boy."
Simeon's family
access_time 2 years ago
Simeon received a $239 second payment.
"I'm trying to find the appropriate time next year to enroll back in school . It could help me achieve my goal of completing high school.I also want to further my studies at university to become an educator and come back home to serve my people."
Philip's family
access_time 2 years ago
Philip received a $239 second payment.
"I'm a father of six children. I live alone with my spouse and children. We live by means of farming. Supporting my children has been my major challenge so far. Farming can't take proper care of all of us.Upon receiving my transfer, I covered all of my children's tuition.I also bought a few bags of cement to complete the plastering of my house, which I'm forever grateful to Givedirectly."
Thomas's family
access_time 2 years ago
Thomas received a $239 third payment.
"I want to see my family and I in our new home living a very comfortable life. I intend a year from now, I will establish a drugs store of my own and be able to supply villages and towns where there are no health care facilities."
Mary's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mary received a $239 third payment.
"I hope to build a decent house for my family and provide maximum support for my children education so that when I am old, they will be in the position to take care of me."
Felister's family
access_time 2 years ago
Felister received a $440 initial payment.
"My husband and I depend on charcoal vending as a way of earning a living. We are fortunate enough to have four children. We had earlier been promised we would receive an unconditional transfer from GiveDirectly. My husband and I had the idea of building a decent house for our family's sake. This is because the one that we had was in very bad shape, we used to cover the roof of our house with polythene paper because we could not afford an iron Sheet. This was affecting us especially, during the rainy season. This proved the need of having a more fit living space. Therefore, upon receiving our transfer, we opted to use $350 on purchasing building materials for the house construction. Secondly, I paid school fees of $200 and bought foodstuffs with the remaining amount. I am so happy that finally, I was able to build a decent house for my family which seemed like a wild goose chase before due to our financial status. For this, I am personally grateful to Give Directly."