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.
Nathanel's family
access_time 2 years ago
Nathanel received a $240 fourth payment.
"My goal is to leave my brother house and live in my personal house. This has been my long time desire but the possibility of accomplishing such goal wouldn't have come to actualization without Givedirectly unconditional cash transfer program. Completing such task means, I will now have a house of my own."
William's family
access_time 2 years ago
William received a $240 third payment.
"Timely disbursement of fund to beneficiaries and the level of transparency of the program as well as the professional attitude exhibited by field staff. For me, they have done better because all their activities were on time. They could also do better by extending their program to more communities beyond the current selected communities."
Markie's family
access_time 2 years ago
Markie received a $240 third payment.
"My ambition in the coming year is to build my new house and purchase new motorcycle for commercial purpose. If this is successful, there would be total financial freedom for me and values added unto me."
Mariah's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mariah received a $240 third payment.
"I don't know what to say because I am speechless. Givedirectly has done extremely well for us in this town especially for me. With the determination of building house, Givedirectly needs to be applauded for their intervention which has added value to me."
Regina's family
access_time 2 years ago
Regina received a $240 third payment.
"I am a mother of five(5). Three(3)girls and two(2)boys including my husband. My husband work as a daily contractor just to provide our daily meal and we are currently residing in my father-in-law house. We got enrolled into Givedirectly unconditional cash transfer program and started receiving transfer. My husband and I decided to engage into business and build a house on our own. Our first and second transfer was deposited as partial payment toward a brand new motorcycle which the recent transfer was used to complete the payment and we got one bundle of zinc with the balance portion of the recent transfer. My husband is presently running commercial bike to help with the family needs as well as purchase additional building materials as we await our final transfer which will be use for similar purpose."
Emmanuel's family
access_time 2 years ago
Emmanuel received a fourth payment.
"In my opinion as (Philip), Givedirectly has done well. Givedirectly help me to pay my 4 years-old daughter tuition as if I am working with finance ministry. They have help me to become more independent and responsible."
Ruth's family
access_time 2 years ago
Ruth received a $240 fourth payment.
"In the coming year and beyond, My goal is to transition from thatched house to zinc house where I wouldn't have to bother changing the roof every year neither will I worry about leakages during rainy season time. It has been my long time desire to build a better house and fulfilling such dream is in this coming year will be regarded as a accomplishment."
Julius's family
access_time 2 years ago
Julius received a $427 second payment.
"What GiveDirectly does well is offering excellent service to their recipients. All the way from enrollment to receiving the final transfer, the process was very smooth, transparent and their officers were very kind and patient with us."
Jenifer's family
access_time 2 years ago
Jenifer received a $442 second payment.
"My plan this year was to start a business of selling second hand clothes. Although I have not raised enough capital so far, I am planning to sell this season's harvest so that I can accumulate enough for the same. Accomplishing this means that I will be able to pay college fees for my son come next year."
Stephen's family
access_time 2 years ago
Stephen received a $442 second payment.
"I built a medium house and I believe in the coming years I would be able to complete more big houses. I am a farmer and as well as I keep livestock such as sheep, goats and cows. I would also want to increase the number of livestock that I have as they are a sign of great wealth in my community."