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.
Jane's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jane received a $424 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the improvement of my health after medication in Kampala."
Walugyo's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Walugyo received a $424 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is owning a good house which increases my status in the community. "
Takwaza's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Takwaza received a $424 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is enrolling two of my children for vocational/ technical skills training which thing I had not hoped for in the near future. Despite finishing senior four, my children had dropped out of school and there was less hope."
Edward's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Edward received a $424 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is owning a house and getting independence from my brother. Now am considered an able man because of that. "
Kennedy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $488 second payment.
"I am very excited about the piece of land I am buying with the transfers. The is a very big difference in my life since land has a major challenge to me."
Caroline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caroline received a $488 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own livestock now of which I am rearing in my homestead.Its feels good and enjoyable having achieved what I longed for .Thanks to GiveDirectly for making my dreams a reality."
Magret's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Magret received a $98 initial payment.
"I was very happy the day I received the money from GiveDirectly. I had always wanted to own some goats and I was overjoyed that I had received the money."
Ezekiel's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Ezekiel received a $488 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been able to rent land and plant sugarcane hence I am sure of paying school fees easily for my children ."
Alice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alice received a $98 initial payment.
"I was very happy because I already had a plan on how I can spent the money without any regret later."
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $488 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have steady Income that makes me comfortable in feeding my family. Nowadays my children no longer go to bed hungry like before."