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.
Helida's family
access_time 8 years ago
Helida enrolled.
"I am very happy to receive money from GiveDirectly. I want to buy livestock, furnish my house and other basic needs."
Jack's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jack enrolled.
"It is privilege to receive this money. I am able to pay dowry,give my wife some cash to start a business and expand my house."
Anne's family
access_time 8 years ago
Anne enrolled.
"This money has opened a new chapter in my life. I will purchase building materials and construct a better house. I will also be able to buy chairs and pay school fees for my children. Upon receiving this money, I will also be able to provide enough food for my family by engaging myself into profitable business."
Jackline's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jackline enrolled.
"This money comes with alot of hope in my life because I will be able to construct a good house for my family and purchase descent furniture hence live a comfortable life. I will also start a small business for sustainability of my family. "
Josinter's family
access_time 8 years ago
Josinter enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face is that I don't have a stable source of income hence providing my family with food becomes a problem. My house is in bad condition during rainy season therefore it makes us stay uncomfortable life. "
Agnes's family
access_time 8 years ago
Agnes enrolled.
"Receiving this money will make me revive and expand my business. Upon receiving this money, I will also be able to renovate my house and construct a house for my child who is unable to build due to lack of money. "
Jedida's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jedida enrolled.
"The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is how to get basic needs, like food, clothing, as well as paying school fees for my children. I have faced a lot of challenges from the time my husband died, until now that, i was almost loosing hope in life."
Caroline's family
access_time 8 years ago
Caroline enrolled.
"I feel happy, because I intend to use the money to pay school fees for my two children in secondary school. "
Colleta's family
access_time 8 years ago
Colleta enrolled.
"The biggest hardship we have faced is, paying school levies for our four children in primary school, due to unreliable source of income. "
Pamela's family
access_time 8 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"Paying school fees for our child in secondary school, and another one in college, is the biggest hardship we have faced. "