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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Espetha's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Espetha received a $545 initial payment.
"I got so happy and excited when I received the money. I knew instantly that my life is going to change."
Vivian's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Vivian received a $545 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I can now provide for my family comfortably and our lifestyle has generally changed for the better."
Rusi's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rusi received a $545 initial payment.
"I was so happy when I receive the money. I felt like I have come out of bondage of poverty"
Irene's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Irene received a $545 initial payment.
"The moment l received the transfer from give directly l was very happy that l took my time to call GD to thank them."
Florence's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Florence enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will be able to buy iron sheets so that we build a house for my grandmother and the remaining amount will be spent on buying more stock for our grocery business. "
Grace's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Grace enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I am faced with is that I sold one of my bulls grounding my ox-plough when I was sick to pay medical bills and now have no source of income since it was the only dependable means of income to my household."
Mourice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mourice enrolled.
"Receiving the transfer means that my life will change positively. I intend to buy a motorbike taxi that will be a source of income for us, hence assurance of food on the table."
Christine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Christine enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was being involved in a road accident that has caused my business to collapse. I had used all the money to pay for my treatment. Life is now not easy as it used to be before. "
Salama's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Salama received a $461 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now own a cow which I did not have before. I have got some land to cultivate and I dress well."
Christine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Christine received a $461 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy."