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.
Ziriyati's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Ziriyati received a $401 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on repairing my house to the standards deserving a responsible home. I also bought a cow for rearing at home and the balance, I use for my upkeep as well as investment in the garden."
Muhamadi's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Muhamadi received a $401 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in a way that my family now stays in our own house, small as it is, and we no longer rent like we used to be."
Bumali's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Bumali received a $401 third payment.
"In my opinion, Give Directly does well to send transfers in bits since some of us can't plan for very big sums of money at once while others would misuse the transfers."
Sophy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sophy enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will build a good house."
Margret's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Margret enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will pay school for son who is supposed to join Teachers Training College and possibly build a new house"
Risper's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Risper enrolled.
"The biggest hardship in my life is getting enough food for my family."
Anne's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Anne enrolled.
"Receiving this money means a new beginning for me, I am now hopeful for a better future."
Eddah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Eddah enrolled.
"Receiving this money will uplift me from poverty."
Isabirye's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Isabirye received a $401 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying bricks to build a single roomed house for my children. "
Hajira's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Hajira received a $401 third payment.
"In my opinion Give directly does well not to ask people for bribes before enrolling then into the program as some organizations have done. On the other hand, some of the staff members are very rude when talking to the recipients. I wish that could change. "