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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Florence's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Florence received a $461 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily is that I now have land to cultivate."
Humphrey's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Humphrey received a $23 seventh payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have bought my own motorcycle because currently, I'm operating someone's motorcycle."
Selina's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Selina received a $545 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that now am very comfortable now that I get clean water easily at home and this has made my life very easy."
Josephine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Josephine received a $461 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I became very happy and thanked God, because I was seeing my life change for the better."
Ivan's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Ivan received a $461 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is improved lifestlye. My family and I feed, dress and sleep well as compared to before."
Pulisikira's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Pulisikira received a $461 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money,I became happy."
Christine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Christine received a $461 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I became very happy."
Saline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Saline received a $23 fourth payment.
"I have always wanted to have a cooking place since I do cook outside and it's a challenge when it rains but now I have a kitchen, I have solar system, I don't buy kerosene anymore and my child has always been in school."
Agnes's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Agnes received a $461 initial payment.
"Happiness is the most change i have in my daily life because GD has help us a lot. Most of the things i was unable to accomplish i'm now working on them. Thanks to Give Directly for this wonderful opportunity."
Peter's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Peter received a $461 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is a feeling of happiness as I was able to get back my land. This will now help me in cultivating on large scale."