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.
George's family
access_time over 7 years ago
George received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt very happy since we were literary starving as a family, so the money really saved the situation, thank you."
Judith's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Judith received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now sure of a building a spacious comfortable house and my father's health is also now stable."
Lurine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lurine received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have bought the necessary building materials which I couldn't afford before due to my little pay and purchasing power as well hence I am hopeful and most certain of achieving this long -term goal of having a decent spacious house that will fit my family members comfortably since at the moment I am staying in my late co-wife's house and this situation makes me have low- esteem at times . I believe that having my own house will enhance my sense of belonging and I will forever be grateful to GiveDirectly."
Joy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joy received a $401 third payment.
"In my opinion GD does well by sensitizing us on addition to giving us transfers."
Godfrey's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Godfrey received a $420 second payment.
"Being able to pay school fees for the children is the biggest difference in my life since i was failing to send them to school before the transfers due to lack of money."
Pamelah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamelah received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a very nice comfortable house which is very easy to maintain. I also spent the first transfer to improve my business of selling fish and now l have a very stable source of income that l never go without food any more."
Caroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caroline received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am very happy because I have bought building materials, something which I have always dreamed of but could not do due to my financial status. I now know that I will build a bigger house soon, thank you GD for making my dream come true. "
Budesita's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Budesita received a $401 third payment.
"In my opinion GD does well by giving us free phones and registering(enrolling) us at no cost."
Zaina's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Zaina received a $420 second payment.
"Being able to become independent is the biggest difference in my life. I have always wanted to live my current home and leave independently of my co-wife though this wasn't happening since i didn't have money to get another house however with the transfers, I am constructing a house in which I will live."
Nabirye's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Nabirye received a $401 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on a house. I used my transfer to finish my house because the second transfer was divided into different expenditures so it was not enough."