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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Rose's family
access_time 6 years ago
Rose received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different in that in that, I have got back my 2 acres of land and own oxen that have enabled me plough my land in time, I couldn't have got back my 2 acres of land and Oxen had I not received this transfer."
Peninah's family
access_time 6 years ago
Peninah received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different than if I had not received cash transfer in that, I now own a permanent house on my plot of land and I have made history moving from a grass thatched house to an iron roofed house hence better living conditions. "
Scovia's family
access_time 6 years ago
Scovia received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different than if I had not received cash transfers in that I now have self esteem since we have completed paying bride price which has made me a complete house wife. Before bride price was paid, there was stress since my parents were demanding for it."
Anna's family
access_time 6 years ago
Anna received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different than if I had not received cash transfer in that, our motor cycle makes money on a daily basis which enables us to feed on a balance diet. Before GiveDirectly cash transfer, we used to have challenges in feeding."
Esther's family
access_time 6 years ago
Esther received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different than if I had not received this cash transfer in that, our hygiene and sanitation has improved since we have been enabled to build a pit latrine that is in use now. Before the cash transfers, we used to dig the ground in an open bush to bury our human wastes."
Susan's family
access_time 6 years ago
Susan received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different in that am able to afford treatment, I also acquired many household items that I did not have before and am generally happy and stress free."
Fatuma's family
access_time 6 years ago
Fatuma received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different in that I feel good as my family is leaving in peace and hope for a great future. I also now own a business as a means of generating income. This would be impossible if I had not recieved transfer."
Stephen's family
access_time 6 years ago
Stephen received a $195 initial payment.
"My biggest problem in life has been lack of a house back in the village which I decided to solve using the money I received.I spent the money on building materials such as iron sheets and windows which I will use to construct a house as soon as I receive my next transfer which will help in the purchase of the remaining materials."
Deborah's family
access_time 6 years ago
Deborah received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I have owned a plot land that am intending to build my home, I also bought a bicycle which has eased my movements and above all this transfer has enabled me get better medical care, I couldn't have done all these had I not received this transfer."
Peter's family
access_time 6 years ago
Peter received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I have been in position to acquire a plot of land in a trading center where am going to construct a commercial house, some thing I couldn't afford before receiving this transfer, given the school fees burden that I had."