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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Benard's family
access_time 6 years ago
Benard received a $544 initial payment.
"I was overwhelmed with joy the moment I received my transfers and I gave a lot of thanks."
Eunice's family
access_time 6 years ago
Eunice received a $544 initial payment.
"I was very happy because I will finally farm well like my friends."
Stephen's family
access_time 6 years ago
Stephen received a $466 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I felt very happy."
James's family
access_time 6 years ago
James received a $466 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, am expecting to own an acre of land that I will plant crops hence boosting my crop production."
Hesbon's family
access_time 6 years ago
Hesbon received a $544 initial payment.
"The bisggest difference in my life is my business. It was almost falling down since it was our only source of income and we had lots of needs which it could not sustain but now am its doing well because I solved most of my problems with the tranmsfer,"
Christine's family
access_time 6 years ago
Christine received a $544 initial payment.
"I had a small and old house which had a leaking roof and has made my life very uncomfortable especially during the rainy season but as per now, that is no longer my worry because Give Directly helped me put up a new house."
George's family
access_time 6 years ago
George received a $544 initial payment.
"Buying kerosene each and every day has been very costly so I have always wanted to have a solar system hence when I received tghe transfer, the first thing I bought was solar system so that I can reduce my daily expenses."
Naphutali's family
access_time 6 years ago
Naphutali received a $466 initial payment.
"The biggest differences in my life are; I was able to purchase a cow and other possessions that we never had before. My health is now perfect because I was also able to seek medical attention with the cash transfer."
Perepetua's family
access_time 6 years ago
Perepetua received a $466 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have a peace of mind because I got the money that has enabled me start up the construction of an iron roofed house."
Grace's family
access_time 6 years ago
Grace received a $466 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I felt very happy."