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.
Nabulumba's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nabulumba enrolled.
"The biggest hardship i am facing is providing basic needs like soap and salt."
Kasadha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kasadha enrolled.
"I did grow maize whereby i had to use some for home consumption and sale, the sales from the maize i used it to buy basic necessities like soap and salt for my wife and children"
Waiswa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Waiswa enrolled.
"I did have a cow that i used to pay dowry to my wife's parents for marriage."
Minsa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Minsa enrolled.
"My proudest achievement was giving birth to my seven children because they take care of me now that I am old."
Asanate's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Asanate enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was the death of my child because of sickness."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a toilet, plaster my house and buy some cattle "
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $494 second payment.
"Comparing Givedirectly to other NGOs, Givedirectly is the best. They fulfill their promises but the other NGOs just collect data, give us promises but never come back."
Epharaim's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Epharaim received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house,the current one is in a bad condition .I am also planning to buy a 5 seater chair and some cattle to keep"
Morphne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Morphne received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning the to spend my upcoming transfer on opening a business. I'm also planning to save part of the transfer for my child's school fee."
Janet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Janet received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a bigger house since the one we are in is small and made of iron sheet.I am also planning to finish paying fees school for my children who are still in school."