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.
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $425 initial payment.
"When I received my money i felt very happy,since it was first time to receive such kind of money."
Florence's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Florence received a $482 second payment.
"I'm now at peace for owning a cow so I believe I'll soon be having enough supply of milk without spending any money after the cow has given birth. I also find it easy to fetch water from the lake since I have my own bicycle thus I do not have to borrow bicycle anymore from my neighbors. This is the biggest difference in my daily life."
Loy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Loy enrolled.
"Receiving this money is a means of helping me to pay my children's school fees.hence they will not be sent home again because of school fees."
John's family
access_time over 7 years ago
John enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is sickness which leads to hugher. because when you are sick ,you can not do garden work hence low crop productivity and low household income."
Majeri's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Majeri enrolled.
"Recieving this money will help me to buy azebu cow and oxen.The cow will provide milk for my family and oxen i shall use them for ploughing gardens that i can plant crops.This will make me get enough crop products,hence reducing hunger in my family."
Agnes's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Agnes enrolled.
"Receiving this money means building an iron roofed house for my family. Maintaining an iron roofed house is cheaper compared to a grasstharched house looking at the cost of always changing grass."
Christine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Christine enrolled.
"The biggest hardship am facing is lack of money to pay for my medical bills. I was tested for hepatitis B which has left my stomach swollen. My frequent visits to the hospital has affected my business since most times whenever my patients visit me for treatment they get my clinic closed.I have also spent alot from my bussiness profits to facilitate my transport to and fro to the hospital"
Johnson's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Johnson enrolled.
"Receiving this money means building a commercial house in my plot of land.This house will be a source of income for my household in future when I get tenants to rent."
Margret's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Margret enrolled.
"The biggest hardship i have faced is lack of money to expand my small business. Currently my profits are low and can not cater for most of my household needs like paying school fees and medical care."
Caroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caroline received a $96 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money from Give Directly, I got surprised since it was my first time receiving such big amount of money that would change my life. We would eat well, dress well and live well."