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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Nabirye's family
access_time 6 years ago
Nabirye received a $461 initial payment.
"I now sleep in a good house than before."
Juliet's family
access_time 6 years ago
Juliet received a $442 second payment.
"I am ever happy. All my children are at school. For sure I am living a life which is full of hope than before. "
Geofrey's family
access_time 6 years ago
Geofrey received a $461 initial payment.
"I now have means of transport that I did not have. Am also going to expand my house and add other two rooms to the one I have. "
Agnes's family
access_time 6 years ago
Agnes received a $253 second payment.
"I expect to have build a kitchen because I do not have one and also when I have visitor he/she can have a place to sleep."
Millicent's family
access_time 6 years ago
Millicent enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I currently face is unceasing struggle to pay fees for my school going children."
Syprosa's family
access_time 6 years ago
Syprosa enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will be able to pay college fees for my two children who are in Great Lakes and Eldoret Universities. "
Sylivia's family
access_time 6 years ago
Sylivia received a $442 second payment.
"My domestic life and health has greatly changed and I am now happier with my family than before."
Zaituna's family
access_time 6 years ago
Zaituna received a $442 second payment.
"GiveDirectly has made me live a positive and hopeful life ever since I became a beneficiary in this program."
Recho's family
access_time 6 years ago
Recho enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that i'll be able to buy dairy cattle, furnish my house and further education for my children. Thank you very much GD."
Alice's family
access_time 6 years ago
Alice enrolled.
"I have been desiring to own a cow and since I will receive transfer from GiveDirectly, this mean I will soon own one."