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.
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life i that my son is no longer at risk. He sleeps with me in the same compound and I am able to monitor his movements. My livestock business is also doing so well. Thanks to GiveDirecty. "
Maslyne's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Maslyne received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to build my own compound, this wouldn't have been possible in such a short time now that am a widow."
Anajilina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Anajilina received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l now have a stable source of income, since l spent the first transfer to start a small scale business, I am also staying in a nice good looking house."
Simon's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Simon received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am no longer worried about the house falling on me during the rains because I now have a very steady and decent house."
Everline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Everline received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer, I was on the garden harvesting Kales and upon seeing the message verifying to me that I had truly received the transfer, I felt very happy and jumped of joy since the Almighty God had blessed me through GiveDirectly."
Paul's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Paul received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now able to get better income from my barber business than before. Am also hopeful of getting higher yields from my farms."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest different in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a spacious comfortable house that accommodate me with m family members."
Dorka's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Dorka received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because my work of burning charcoal was not giving me enough income to support my family. I was now sure that my life would change for better, thank you GD"
Maganda's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Maganda received a $397 third payment.
"Well ! A house and business , I spent my third transfer on building a house because i was sleeping in my maternal grandparent's house . I bought house requirements and also started up a chaptai selling business in our village. "
Emmily's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Emmily received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a decent and spacious house. Am no longer buying kerosene because I have a solar lamp."