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.
Agnes's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Agnes enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is that I lack a better source of income. Since I survive on casual jobs, I barely earn enough to feed my family, pay school fee for my children and even cater for my medication."
Julius's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Julius enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face in my life is that I do not have a stable job hence getting food daily for my family is a challenge."
Scovia's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Scovia enrolled.
"There was a time i was sick, i had a tooth problem that needed operation and there was no money. So i suffered in pain for a long time."
John's family
access_time over 6 years ago
John received a $236 initial payment.
"My life is currently different because I have completely paid and fully supported my child in school.I have also bought chicken that give me an income to spend on the small daily needs."
Simon's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Simon received a $446 second payment.
"My life has been different in that previously I used to struggle buying for myself basic needs like food but these days I can also afford to buy in big quantities."
Lilian's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Lilian received a $236 initial payment.
"I hope that in the next six months,my business will be flourishing and I will be able to stop depending on my relatives and husband for every monetary need."
Michael's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Michael received a $547 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money from GiveDirectly, I felt so happy. I did not believe and had to tell my wife to help me confirm if it was real."
Simon's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Simon received a $474 initial payment.
"The biggest differences in my daily life so far are very evident for instance I am now proud and respected in this community because I purchased my own property like cows. I never had hopes of owning cows before. My standards of living have also changed because I can buy my own basic needs."
Simon's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Simon received a $474 initial payment.
"I was very happy and I thanked God for giving me this onetime opportunity."
Irine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Irine received a $547 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my"