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.
Peter's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Peter received a $547 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in daily my life is that my life style has changed. I am living a more comfortable life as compared to before."
Rebecca's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rebecca received a $547 initial payment.
"I was not in the house at that time,I only heard my neighbour scream and when I asked what the matter was,she told me that she had received money from GiveDirectly,that is when I ran and confirmed that I had received mine too. I went on my knees and said a prayer. I was so happy."
Elkana's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Elkana received a $235 initial payment.
"If I had not received this transfer,I would not have build a house.It is a big step that has allowed me to move to other targets such to save for my unborn child and even think of a business."
Vincent's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Vincent received a $235 initial payment.
"I have a new goal to buy a dairy cow.This will help to earn an income from selling milk."
Aron's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Aron received a $254 initial payment.
"My new goal is to have two more cows for rearing which in future I will sell to meet my financial needs. I chose cattle rearing because its easy to keep and we have enough space for keeping the animals."
Vivian's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Vivian received a $254 initial payment.
"I plan to construct a house.I also plan to buy a calve to keep."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Beatrice received a $23 fifth payment.
"In the next six months I expect to have built two houses one for my children and for my own. I expect to have fully furnished the house."
Lily's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Lily received a $254 initial payment.
"In the next six months I expect to have started my own business so that I can sustain my family with it."
Wesly's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Wesly received a $254 initial payment.
"My life will have changed in the next six months because I will have completed my house.I will also have plenty of food from increased farming in my own farm"
Annah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Annah received a $235 initial payment.
"My child will still be in school and I will have more cattle in my farm."