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.
Elizabeth's family
access_time 8 years ago
Elizabeth enrolled.
"Receiving this money to me means a bigger house which I intend to build once I am sent the money. A good house will bring comfort and happiness to my household members."
Jackline's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jackline enrolled.
"Receiving this money means happiness to me and my family members. We plan to build a new house and move from our current grass thatched house which often leaks during rains. The thought of having an iron rooted house gives me joy."
Christine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Christine enrolled.
"Lack of enough money to buy food for the family, at times we go to bed without a meal"
Samson's family
access_time 8 years ago
Samson enrolled.
"Not having enough income to provide for my family"
Judith's family
access_time 8 years ago
Judith enrolled.
"Receiving the money will put me in a position to buy certain building materials to facilitate completion of construction of the house I currently live in. "
Millicent's family
access_time 8 years ago
Millicent enrolled.
"Lack of food"
Hellen's family
access_time 8 years ago
Hellen enrolled.
"I will build my own house big enough to accomodate me with my family and also buy livestock."
Milicent's family
access_time 8 years ago
Milicent enrolled.
"I will have a different life from what I have now. My children will study in peace and I hope to have my own livestock."
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"I will renovate my house and pay school fees. Atleast I won't work on other people's farms anymore"
Elizabeth's family
access_time 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a dairy cow and I am happy that I have my own livestock now. I paid off dowry for son hence I have reunited my son with his long gone wife and this gives me joy. I am thankful to GiveDirectly."