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.
Nancy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Nancy received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is my new house, now I have a home of my own"
Irene's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Irene received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that after selling my produce I'll start a cereal business to earn a living."
Emmily's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Emmily received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that the business I commenced with the first transfer is doing well and generate my family adequate revenue. Besides, I'm hopeful that my rice plantation will do well and this will mark my turning point from the world of poverty to riches. I had all these ideas but couldn't execute them due to financial inadequacy."
Jared's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jared received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have paid for my wife's dowry as required of me. I am now confident of my wife. "
Jedidah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jedidah received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest diffference in my life is the peace of mind I have after paying fees and repairing my house which was almost collapsing. I thank GiveDirectly for lifting my finacial burdens."
Mercy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mercy received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received this money I was really happy that i jumped all across the house."
Loice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Loice received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first bunch of money I couldn't believe my eyes, I felt very happy and danced out of joy with ululations all over since at that particular time I did not have even a single cent to buy food for my family and GiveDirectly came to my rescue. I am thankful to GiveDirectly and this is a memorable moment that I will never forget."
Jane's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jane received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very excited! It was at 17:23 Hrs and I was looking after my cows. I had to drive them home immediately in order to inform my son, who is currently in college about this. This is because I perceived it as a breakthrough in our lives and all our troubles would cease!"
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is me being able to buy two bulls, that help me in farming and I no longer have to go and borrow bulls from my neighbour's place anymore during farming seasons"
Benter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Benter received a $484 second payment.
"I have bought most of the basic household items that I lacked and built a better house to live in. I feel so peaceful and happy because my life has generally improved."