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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Grace's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Grace received a $523 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I would have not received the transfer because I am currently able to seek for proper medication. As I result, I feel more healthy and able to do my daily chores with less difficulty. Secondly, I have been able to repair my house and buy a cow, things which I could not do before GiveDirectly sent me transfers."
Paul's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Paul received a $523 second payment.
"I now have money unlike before, I can now even contribute in fundraisers in church or even pay tithe. I am a pastor and I can now even offer a little help to people who might have any small financial needs. I will also marry my fiance, now that I see myself at a point where I can start getting some income soon, from my phone charging business that I started with a solar panel that I bought with my first transfers. I am grateful to Give Directly."
Hellen's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Hellen enrolled.
"The biggiest hardship in my life is lack of enough support for my welfare given my old age."
Margret's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Margret enrolled.
"When I receive this money, I will buy Oxen to help in agriculture and also finnish up with the construction of my house."
Judith's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Judith enrolled.
"The biggest hardship which I face in my life is frequent sickness of my children which consumes a lot of money on treatment. "
Ivan's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Ivan enrolled.
"When i receive this money, i will buy some cows to help in agriculture and also build a better house."
Mary's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"Receiving this money means i will buy cattle for ploughing and the balance i will add on my business."
Jackson's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Jackson enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of enough money to take care of my family like providing basic needs eg school fees, food, medical care etc."
Scovia's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Scovia enrolled.
"Receiving this money means i will recover my lent out garden and the balance i will buy some basic household items."
Betty's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Betty received a $22 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I would have ventured into dairy farming. I will have biought a dairy cow and reduce the cost of buying milk."