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.
Charles's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Charles received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I felt very happy because I bearly had no food in my house. The first person that I told the good news was my wife and we agreed to purchase that we ate that particular day."
Mutesi's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mutesi received a $402 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on completing payment of my plot of land which I had partially paid using the first transfers. I also started a charcoal selling business to provide daily income for the family."
Maganda's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Maganda received a $402 third payment.
"In my opinion, Give Directly does well not to condition the aid which is being given in form of cash transfers."
Atina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Atina received a $402 third payment.
"I spent part of my third transfer on buying household furniture and a matress. I also completed payment of my plot of land."
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $402 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on completing my house which I had started using GD transfers. I also bought a motorcycle to provide daily income for the home."
Magret's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Magret received a $402 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on completing my house which I had begun using the first transfers. I also paid for my check up and medication of high blood pressure and ulcers."
Christine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Christine received a $402 third payment.
"In my opinion, Give Directly does well to do constant monitoring and encouragement of recipients through phone calls and field visits. This gives us confidence and the zeal to use the transfers responsibly. "
Monica's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Monica received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I was overwhelmed with joy and thanked the Lord since I felt relieved from things that were bugging my mind like purchasing food and paying school fee. "
Emily's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Emily received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer , I felt very happy since at that time I didn't have money to even by food for my family to eat and getting money at an expected time was a relieve and a rescuer.I am thankful to GiveDirectly."
Jackline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jackline received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I felt excited. I had already finished farm work and was resting in my compound when I had the message and upon reading it and confirming that the transfer was sent, I laughed with joy as I rushed towards the farm to tell my husband the good news who was equally very happy."