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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Mary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mary received a $462 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, now I own solar energy panel which I use for lighting and charging my phone compared to before when I used grass to light the house."
Mateege's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mateege received a $444 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been in that i now own two tailoring machines and i have a house as well, i also used to rent land but now i have mine"
Sam's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sam received a $462 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money,I became very happy."
William's family
access_time over 6 years ago
William received a $462 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money,I became very happy."
Florence's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Florence received a $444 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been in that i now sleep well, my children are studying and i also own other household assets"
David's family
access_time over 6 years ago
David received a $462 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that my family and I are happy because I can get them whatever they need and also pay school fees which i could not do before since life was hard."
Kasadha's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Kasadha received a $444 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been in that i can now afford what i used not to afford in the in the before GD came in to help us , i also own a piece of land where i can comfortably do my farming activities ."
Namuwaya's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Namuwaya received a $231 second payment.
"Lot of changes have occurred in my family. I and my children are all sleeping well as a result of using the transfer we received from Give Directly to buy house hold materials such as beds, beds sheets and mattresses."
Monica's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Monica received a $444 second payment.
"My life has changed. I wish you could see me now. Am all smiling and thanking God for GD. I am a widow but now own land and a Business of selling rice. My life is new. God bless GD"
Andrew's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Andrew received a $545 initial payment.
"I had mixed feelings because my wife had just left me because of the money,but at the same time,I was happy because this was an opportunity for me to change my life."