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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Naphutali's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Naphutali received a $451 second payment.
"My life is now different in that I'm happy because I was able to give dowry to my in laws and I also bought land and a bull to help in ploughing my land hence my family will have enough food next season."
Stanley's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Stanley received a $470 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first cash transfer, I felt happy because, my dream of building a permanent house had been fulfilled."
Rose's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Rose received a $451 second payment.
"My life is different because Give Directly money has enabled me to take all my children to school which I would not have managed this year."
Joyce's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Joyce received a $451 second payment.
"My life is different in that the cash transfers helped me to renovate my house and pay my child's school fees. I am very happy that I also acquired property that I did not possess."
Agnes's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Agnes received a $451 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I had never recieved the transfer in that I am now positive about completing and getting into my house soon. I was stranded and did not know how to complete it."
Pulisikira's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Pulisikira received a $458 second payment.
"Life has transformed in different ways for example I'm a born again christian who preferred taking tea but before Give Directly came taking sugar in my household was very difficult. I have peace of mind ever since I received my transfers and I have never fallen sick of ulcers."
Stella's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Stella received a $470 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have now acquired household items that I had been lacking like utensils, mattress and a bull. I used to sell part of my agricultural produce for ploughing but now there is already a sign of life since I have already bought a bull, my self esteem has been boosted."
Charles's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Charles received a $451 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I now have Livestock which I hope will multiple in future and I will sell some to support my family and build my permanent structure. I would not have got this Livestock if I never received my transfer."
Jesca's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Jesca received a $451 second payment.
"My life is now different in that I was able to pay off my debts and recover back my gardens which I had placed as security. This has been worrying me for along time but now I have a peace of mind. I'm also in good health because I able to pay my medical bills with the money I received from GD."
Oluka's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Oluka received a $451 second payment.
"My life is now different because I have acquired what I would take long to get in the shortest time possible, some of the things I bought are land and livestock."