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.
Carren's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Carren received a $548 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is buying a piece of land which will help feed my family."
Winny's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Winny received a $548 initial payment.
"When I received the money I was very excited until I could not eat."
Hellen's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Hellen received a $548 initial payment.
"When I received the money I was very happy because I paid school fees for my kid."
Francis's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Francis received a $254 initial payment.
"I do not have any new goal."
Serfina's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Serfina received a $236 initial payment.
"I was able to pay school fees arrears for my son and I was able buy to household items for my house which I had longed."
John's family
access_time over 6 years ago
John enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house. "
Sam's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sam enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of money to take care of the needs of the family."
Jackline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jackline received a $254 initial payment.
"Apart from my earlier plans, I do not have any new goal. I still want to accomplish what I had planned."
Philipina's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Philipina received a $548 initial payment.
"When I received the money,I was very happy and thankful to GiveDirectly together with my family."
Dorine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Dorine received a $477 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on assisting my mother financially to build a two roomed kitchen which is used on cooking and a sleeping place .I am also saving part of this money for my child's education."