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.
Samuel's family
access_time 8 years ago
Samuel received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life will be having my own house in my own compound where I can be able to keep livestock."
Morine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Morine received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have managed to move into a new and bigger house that we can all comfortably live in without squeezing inside."
Nancy's family
access_time 8 years ago
Nancy received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that my family and I can now live in a comfortable house that is big enough and we find enough space to keep our belongings."
Obiero's family
access_time 8 years ago
Obiero received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have been able to pay school fees for my children so that they can consistently stay in school. "
Sharon's family
access_time 8 years ago
Sharon received a $113 initial payment.
"The moment i received my money I felt very and couldn't wait to buy myself a mattress because I was sleeping down.I also felt lucky to have been considered to get the money from give directly because some people didn't go through. "
Lukia's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lukia received a $425 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life was opening up a motorcycle business in my village.so Now days I can move freely and quickly.Thank you"
Berlyne's family
access_time 8 years ago
Berlyne received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have managed to construct my own house in my own compound thanks to GiveDirectly. I am very happy that I have space that I can safely keep my livestock."
Waiswa's family
access_time 8 years ago
Waiswa received a $425 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now sleep in a better and more comfortable house than before. I never imagine I would have a good house at my age. "
Robbinson's family
access_time 8 years ago
Robbinson received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that once I buy my own motorcycle I will be able to get daily income from the transport business."
Maurice's family
access_time 8 years ago
Maurice received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that the hand-drawn plough and the bull will help me reduce my farming expenses and therefore I will be able to use the saved money to buy food and other household items since I do not have to hire farm implements anymore."