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.
Mamie's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Mamie received a $231 initial payment.
"I felt very happy because my children were struggling with their education which brought me shameas a mother."
Helena's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Helena received a $231 initial payment.
"I have been thinking of building a new and befitting house but due to my financial status it was very impossible for me. I felt very happy because I will help me."
Kwasi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kwasi received a $231 initial payment.
"I was very happy because I have been sleeping on the ground. Receiving my first transfer was very much relieving"
Matthew's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Matthew received a $244 second payment.
"I have not spent my most recent transfer because I have not cashout my money."
Samuel's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Samuel received a third payment.
"I the coming years, it's my dream that I will get enough money to build a descent house for my daughter so we can have a better place to sleep."
Nathanel's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Nathanel received a $244 third payment.
"GiveDirectly is doing well by giving me money to make my life better. GiveDirectly can't select among who to benefit from their program and moreover they usually respect our town's traditions."
Mary's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Mary received a $244 fourth payment.
"I used some of the money received from GiveDirectly to buy building materials inorder to build my house. The balance money was used to seek medical treatment from an accident I had while on my way to Buchanan."
Morris's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Morris received a $244 fourth payment.
"In the coming years, I want to complete my house so my family and I can have a descent place to sleep."
Enoch's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Enoch received a $244 fourth payment.
"GiveDirectly staffs was good at talking to me the first time they enter my town to work although they came to give money without any condition."
Peter's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Peter received a $244 fourth payment.
"GiveDirectly staffs didn't accept anything from me to get on this program and most often they usually give me good advise on how to keep my money safe."