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.
Mukunya's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mukunya received a $476 initial payment.
"Was so happy when I received my transfers. I could not stop smiling."
Joseph's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Joseph received a $476 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that now I own solar which I use for lighting and charging my phone."
Judy's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Judy received a $23 sixth payment.
"I expect to own a cow in the next six months and build a better house. I expect my life to change in a good way as a result."
Christina's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Christina received a $547 initial payment.
"we were very happy receiving that amount of money without working for them and we really thanked God and promised ourselves that we will really spend the money in the right way."
Samson's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Samson received a $45 second payment.
"Were it not for GiveDirectly,I would have not gone for the vocational training. I would still be collecting money to help me reach the required amount. My life is currently different from how it would have been in that I am now a qualified baker within the shortest time I never imagined."
Mutesi's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mutesi received a $476 initial payment.
"This transfer has improved on my living conditions here at home. I am renovating my house and I am hopeful that there going be a big change my life by the time this work will be complete."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Beatrice received a $547 initial payment.
"When we received the money we really became happy and to date we have maintained the same happiness."
Francis's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Francis received a $476 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness because I have never held such an amount of money."
John's family
access_time over 6 years ago
John received a $476 initial payment.
"The moment i recieved my money, i felt so happy. "
Harriet's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Harriet received a $476 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, i felt so happy. "