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.
Bardairue's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Bardairue received an initial payment.
"I was really happy and over excited when I saw my transfer in my phone, tears of joy came from my eyes."
Annie's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Annie received a $244 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly is doing everything absolutely well."
Angel's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Angel received a $244 second payment.
"I hope to accomplish the completion of the renovation of my house and an establishment of a sustainable businesses."
Martha's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Martha received a $231 initial payment.
"I spent my most recent transferred on buying two bundles of zinc for the construction of my new house."
Cecelia's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Cecelia received a $231 initial payment.
"I have not cash out my transfer, therefore I have not spent my most recent transfer."
Elijah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Elijah received a $231 initial payment.
"I believe there will be improvement or positive difference in my life as I continue to get these transfers and put them into good activities that will bring positive difference in my life."
Vickia's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Vickia received a $244 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is doing extremely well in all capacities, I have never seen or heard that GiveDirectly has done wrong."
Kazungu's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kazungu received a $28 sixth payment.
"The transfers from GiveDirectly have been very beneficial to my family. For the past year, I have been spending my transfers on food and supporting my children's education. In addition, I had initiated building a new house with part of the transfer. So I need three iron sheets to complete it. My primary goal is to prioritize completing building that house. That will help me to live in a better house unlike the previous one whose roofing was too old. In addition, because we are facing a serious famine, my other goal for this year is to continue using part of the transfer to help obtain food for my family of eight members since I only do charcoal selling business which is of low earning. I am grateful for the financial support from GiveDirectly."
Kache's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kache received a $25 sixth payment.
Kahindi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kahindi received a $28 tenth payment.
"I've been setting aside $10 from each transfer for the past year. I want to open a store that sells food in the coming year. The residents of our village must travel long distances to buy food because there are few stores. I intend to launch the business that will enable me to earn a respectable amount of income to provide for my family by taking out a loan that is three times the amount of savings I have. Ever since I lost my job in home construction, life has been difficult. My low income and tedious temporary job selling charcoal prevent me from providing for all of my family's needs. Starting this business will help me improve my life."