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.
Cecilia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Cecilia received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now confident of building a bigger house after buying all the materials with transfer which I never thought I could do and this gives me a very peaceful sleep dreaming of that my house. Thank you GD for giving me hope again"
Anjeline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Anjeline received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt thrilled since I could spend on some of my plans that had never taken off due to low finances."
Milycent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Milycent received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a nice plasted house which l have been admiring from my neighbors for a long time like but l could not manage to have."
Goreti's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Goreti received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am at peace and nolonger stressed about my child's school fees and those times I used to spend casual jobs on people's farm working for my child's school fees, I now utilize on my farm."
Christine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Christine received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy,it come at time that I least expected with my high cost of living I was able to affords food for my family and pay school arrears."
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $484 second payment.
" The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer have to beg for my family to eat. I have profits I make from my fish mongering business. Thanks to GiveDirectly. "
Charles's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Charles received a $484 second payment.
"I have my own oxen so I don't have to hire some while ploughing thus I'm saved from me the cost of ploughing. This is the biggest difference in my daily life."
Milka's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Milka received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy with high cost of living I was still able to affords basic commodities."
Cynthia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Cynthia received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I felt very happy since the money came when I least expected it. In fact, I needed it most since I would settle all my debts that were stressing me a lot."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Beatrice received a $1 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt excitement because if it was not for the money,my family would have slept in empty stomachs yet again, thank you very much GD."