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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Jenifer's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jenifer received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that now I have lighting in my house which enables my children to read their books at night."
Mary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mary received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I'm now much more happier because this transfer has rescued me from the dilapidated structure I used to stay in."
Gabriel's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Gabriel received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I became very happy and thanked God for Give Directly."
Isaac's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Isaac received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can now generate daily income for my family while riding the motor bike I bought as boda boda."
Betty's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Betty received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received, I became very happy."
Emmanuel's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Emmanuel received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, now I'm happy that I own a bull which will help me to farm in time.Secondly when my goats multiple (add in number), I can sell and be in position to support my family."
Charles's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Charles received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in daily life is that, life is better now and moving smoothly than in the past because poverty had stricken me badly that I was not able to build for myself a better house to live in."
Keletesia's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Keletesia received a $459 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy ."
Geofry's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Geofry received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm very confident that the dream of my mobile money business is soon to be realized since I have saved some money that I hope to top up with the second transfer. This business will generate for me daily income in the near future hence improving my standards of living."
William's family
access_time over 6 years ago
William received a $459 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, now I no longer have a lot of pressure from my in-laws .Before I had a lot of pressure."