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.
Kasifa's family
access_time 8 years ago
Kasifa received a $111 initial payment.
"I was cooking pancakes and I had put my phone aside then, I saw a mobile money message from GiveDirectly. I had to leave pancakes for a moment because I was filled up with joy. It was a beautiful moment for me."
Milka's family
access_time 8 years ago
Milka received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have spacious house which accommodates me well with my family."
Fatina's family
access_time 8 years ago
Fatina received a $420 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to buy land. I have been suffering with my children and after getting my second transfer, i decided to buy land"
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose received a $112 initial payment.
"The moment I received my transfer I was excited but i was sleeping and so I couldn't show out how I exactly was feeling."
Ruth's family
access_time 8 years ago
Ruth received a $112 initial payment.
" The moment I received my money, i felt excited.I was eating food and saw the message but i couldn't eat any more after. "
Margaret's family
access_time 8 years ago
Margaret received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a toilet where my family can go to."
Amuza's family
access_time 8 years ago
Amuza received a $420 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the positive change in my status in society. Am now a model for many people who are developing. "
Hagira's family
access_time 8 years ago
Hagira received a $420 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the daily income coming into my family. It is easier now to provide basic needs for my family than before."
Fatina's family
access_time 8 years ago
Fatina received a $420 second payment.
"Having my own piece of land is the biggest difference in my daily life. I have hope that I will also build my own home."
Petulalina's family
access_time 8 years ago
Petulalina received a $420 second payment.
"The new strong house which I built I the biggest difference in my daily life because I now sleep comfortably and confidently without fears of the house falling."