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.
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William's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
William received a $471 initial payment.
"The day when money was sent, I heard my community members ululating and I wondered why. But on checking my phone, I saw the message and this made me feel very happy as well."
Deborah's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Deborah received a $453 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have acquired a plot of land which I now call home. Had I not received the cash transfer , I would be squatting on this land with no place to call my home."
Alice's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Alice received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different in that,I now sleep well because I have enough proper bedding not like before when I a few bedding which were even not user friendly. I would not have been able to sleep well if I never received my transfer."
Jesca's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Jesca received a $471 initial payment.
"I became so happy when I received my first transfer from Give Directly because I never believed it could happen. I kept on jumping, ululating and Jubilating upon receiving this transfer.I began planning how to set up my house which I will remember Give Directly my whole life. I thank Give Directly so much for this support because even if I did farming I can not generate these amounts of money."
Jairus's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Jairus received a $471 initial payment.
"The moment I received the message of the money, I was overwhelmed with joy because I knew within me that the days of staying out of school have come to an end."
Flowrence's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Flowrence received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different in that I was able to go for medical attention and my health has greatly improved. Am energized and feeling really good."
Miria's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Miria received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I and my family are living every day happily. This is because we are no longer stressed over the lack of basic necessities of life."
Berita's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Berita received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I had never recieved the transfer in I am happy in my life for having built my permanent house."
Florence's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Florence received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been because I have a peace of mind compared to before when I couldn't afford to take children to school. "
Janet's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Janet received a $460 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been because, before I didn't have cultivation land to grow food, but this has changed, and I also feed and dress better."