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.
Aloys's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Aloys received a $253 initial payment.
"My family now eats well as we can afford better meals. My house is also beautiful and people who thought I could not live in a better house can now see as I was able to plaster my house."
Vivian's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Vivian received a $235 initial payment.
"Currently I do not have any new goal as the one I had of buying a cow is now fulfilled."
Steven's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Steven received a $235 initial payment.
"Were it not GiveDirectly,my parents would have still been struggling to clear the arrears I owe my university."
Julius's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Julius received a $23 sixth payment.
"I am planning to buy a big television for my family to watch and get happy."
Winny's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Winny received a $23 sixth payment.
"I am planning to start a business in my village since i am very passionate about it."
Millicent's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Millicent received a $253 initial payment.
"In the next six months,I expect my life to change for the better with my business having picked up."
Monica's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Monica received a $253 initial payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have a stable income."
Mary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mary received a $253 initial payment.
"In the next six months,I hope I shall have repaired my house that is not in a very condition."
Janet's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Janet received a $545 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life now is that I am very happy since I feel fulfilled with the accomplishment I have made soo far.I have cow and construction of a roofed house still on process,two things that I was yearning for in life."
Geoffrey's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Geoffrey received a $235 initial payment.
"My life is currently different because life was hard before but these transfers have motivated me to work harder and progress in life."